A shocking video of two Kenya Power technicians getting electrocuted while working on electric posts holding a transformer, has horrified many on social media.
The employees supposedly from Nakuru County were on Sunday attending to a transmission line next to Ashok Leyland when they got burnt on the spot.
The disturbing video shows the two men suspended on the poles, when one gets in contact with the live wires sparking fire at the scene.
In the video captured by a by-stander, the man tries to get up but unfortunately touches the live wires again hence suffers another electric shock amidst screams from onlookers.
After the dreadful incident, the two were later removed from the posts and rushed to Valley Hospital in Nakuru
The electricity company indicated that the two were in stable condition and communicating.
“It was not fatal as reported in social media platforms. We are conducting thorough investigations to find the cause of the unfortunate incident and enhance safety measures to prevent such occurrences in future,” Kenya Power General Manager for Network Management, Daniel Tare stated.
A section of the public, however, blamed the Kenya Power for the unfortunate incident, as the electricity ought to be switched off during such operations.
Disclaimer: The video of their electrociution could be disturbing:
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Here is the video of them being rescued after the unfortunate incident:
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