According to Shin Min Daily News, two teens were sent to the hospital after they were shocked by a lamppost near a playground.
The incident happened on Sunday (June 13), at a playground located in Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Block 63.
The Two teenagers were playing football next to the HDB playground last night (13th) at about 8:25. Unexpectedly, an electric lamppost leaked electricity for some reason. They were electrocuted while picking up the ball which was next to the lamppost.
Both were sent to the hospital for burn injuries.
Both the teenagers are currently in stable condition and are being kept hospitalise for observation.
The town council send electricians to the area to turn off the power supply in order to perform maintenance work.
Screenshot from Shin Min Daily News Facebook post
