Woman dies of electrocution

By Glazyl Y. Masculino

BACOLOD City – A woman died after she was electrocuted inside their comfort room at Hacienda Delicia, Barangay Latasan, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental last Monday.

The victim was identified as Kennah Mae Santibañez, 33.

Police Captain Eric Doronilla, town police chief, said the incident happened while Santibañez was washing their laundry. She did not notice that their washing machine’s wiring was open and was touching the floor.

The victim was not wearing any footwear thus her feet touched the wet floor which led to her electrocution.

“Usually pag ara ka sa CR, may direct contact ka sa ground, pero kung insulated tiil niya or naka tsinelas or sapatos siya, indi na amo na kagrabe ang impact,” Doronilla said.

Doronilla said Santibañez was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital.

He said the incident should serve as a lesson to households to secure their electrical outlets and appliances at home.