Two city power contract workers have lost their lives while three others remain hospitalized following an accident in an underground tunnel in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD). This unfortunate incident transpired as the contractors were responding to an urgent case of cable theft.
Details of the Operation
The five contractors were involved in essential work to replace and repair a cable that had been cut and stolen just days prior. This work had begun on Friday and the team had ventured into the tunnel on their second day of operation when the incident unfolded.
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Reports indicate that the first fatality was recorded earlier in the day, while three technicians managed to escape and were quickly rushed to the hospital for medical assistance.
Investigation and Developing Story
Despite the rescue efforts, the last individual trapped within the tunnel did not survive, raising grave concerns regarding safety protocols during underground operations. City Power has stated that the cause and specific circumstances surrounding the workers’ entrapment remain unclear and are currently under thorough investigation.
As this is a developing story, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available regarding this heartbreaking event.
