{"id":83972,"date":"2025-08-13T17:14:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/teen-electrocuted-while-cutting-tree-near-high-tension-power-lines"},"modified":"2025-08-13T18:42:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T18:42:17","slug":"teen-electrocuted-while-cutting-tree-near-high-tension-power-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/teen-electrocuted-while-cutting-tree-near-high-tension-power-lines","title":{"rendered":"Teen Electrocuted while Cutting Tree Near High-Tension Power Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>A tragic electrocution claimed the life of a young boy at 5 Junctions, Sinchu Baliya, after a routine tree-trimming task turned deadly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Eyewitnesses said the boy, whose identity was not immediately released, had been hired to cut branches from a tree growing dangerously close to high-tension electricity lines operated by the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC).<\/p>\n<p>According to those on the scene, while trimming the branches, the metal cutlass he was using accidentally came into contact with the live wires. The powerful electric current killed him instantly, leaving shocked residents and family members in grief.<\/p>\n<p>NAWEC confirmed the incident and expressed \u201cdeep sadness\u201d over the fatality, extending condolences to the bereaved family. The company described the death as \u201ca painful loss to the community\u201d and issued a stern safety reminder about the dangers of working near electrical infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis tragic event serves as a serious reminder of the extreme danger of working near electricity infrastructure,\u201d NAWEC said in a public statement, urging the public to never attempt to cut or trim trees near power lines. The utility also stressed the importance of keeping a minimum distance of three metres from all power lines, noting that electricity can be deadly even without direct contact.<\/p>\n<p>Residents are advised to call NAWEC\u2019s Customer Service Centre on 1669 to report any trees or objects encroaching on power lines, rather than trying to remove them themselves.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations continue, NAWEC has reiterated its commitment to both powering the nation and safeguarding lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. A tragic electrocution claimed the life of a young boy at 5 Junctions, Sinchu Baliya, after a routine tree-trimming task turned deadly. 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