A 74-year-old woman has died from electrocution in the Rakinakanda area of Urugasmanhandiya. The incident occurred on May 13th when a fallen tree branch, reportedly due to strong winds, brought down a live electrical wire. While walking to a nearby residence, the woman is believed to have touched the downed wire, resulting in the fatal shock. The Urugasmanhandiya police are conducting further investigations into the circumstances.
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Elderly Woman Dies After Electrocution from Fallen Power Line in Urugasmanhandiya
TLDR
74-year-old woman electrocuted
Fallen branch downed live wire
Incident occurred May 13th in Urugasmanhandiya
