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A young Senior Secondary School Level 3 (S.S.S. 3) student identified as John has reportedly died after being electrocuted when a loose electric wire fell on him along the Bo-Kenema Highway.
According to reports, the incident occurred when the victim, a resident of Kenema, came into contact with a fallen live wire. The wire is said to have suddenly dropped onto him, leading to fatal electrocution at the scene.
Sources familiar with the incident confirmed that John was a student preparing for his final secondary school examinations. Report indicated that the situation happened unexpectedly, leaving bystanders unable to intervene in time to save him.
The circumstances surrounding how the electric wire became loose remain unclear as of the time of reporting. However, residents in the area have expressed concern over the safety of electrical infrastructure along the highway, noting that such hazards pose serious risks to pedestrians and commuters.
The tragic death has sparked renewed calls for authorities and relevant agencies to urgently inspect and repair faulty electrical lines to prevent further loss of life.
At the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by authorities regarding the incident.
