A five year old girl died after suffering an electric shock at a market in Samut Sakhon province, with authorities investigating a suspected electricity leak from decorative lighting.
The Samut Sakhon Provincial Public Relations Office reported the incident yesterday, June 15, and urged residents to remain cautious around electrical installations.
According to officials, the incident occurred at about 8.26pm on June 14 at a market in Na Di subdistrict. The child sustained severe injuries after being electrocuted and was taken to hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff later confirmed that she died at approximately 12.35am despite efforts to save her.
Following the incident, officers from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) inspected the market to determine the cause of the accident.
Initial findings suggest that electricity may have leaked from decorative lighting installed at the venue. Investigators believe the child came into contact with part of the lighting structure before receiving the electric shock.
PEA officials are continuing their investigation and working to identify the source of the fault. Safety inspections are also being carried out in other areas of the market to reduce the risk of further incidents involving vendors and visitors.
The Samut Sakhon electrocution is the latest in a series of electrical accidents involving children reported in Thailand.
In November last year, a five year old boy died after being electrocuted while playing on a swing at a school in Buriram province. Teachers and school staff attempted CPR before emergency services arrived, but the child could not be revived.
In another case, a 10 year old girl from Bangkok died from an electric shock while using a hairdryer in Buriram province. Reports said the appliance was still in her hand when she was found.
Earlier, in January last year, a six year old boy was injured after reportedly receiving an electric shock while using a claw machine at a shopping centre. Authorities did not disclose the name or location of the venue.
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