Electrocution Tragedy in Rivers State: 5 die, 4 battle for life

*A high tension cables spot

Huge cries of grave mourning erupted suddenly in the Obiri-Ikwerre area of Rumuosi Community, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, when five young men who were trying to mount a billboard for a church, with a metal frame, were electrocuted.

Eye witness story goes that, nine people where trying to mount a billboard with a metal frame, when suddenly it conducted electric current from a high tension cable.

The incident brought about immediate panic and sorrow.

Report has it that four of the nine men are currently battling for life at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), after they were rushed there by rescue mission.

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