A 20-year-old welder apprentice, Felix Ayetey, has been electrocuted at an electric welding shop near Akwadum a community along the Koforidua-Suhum road.
The incident occurred on April 15,2023 in the morning while Ayetey was operating a welding machine.
Unfortunately, Ayetey was pronounced dead upon arrival at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
His body has been transferred to the Mortuary of same hospital for preservation and autopsy.
Kankam Twumasi Daniel,New Juaben North Municipal Deputy Director of the National Disaster Organization (NADMO) said the organization and Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the electrocution.
He advised artisans to be cautious and take safety precautions about their work seriously.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah