Electrocution
-
2 teens in critical condition after being electrocuted in abandoned Montreal buildingMontreal police say a pair of teens were critically injured when they tampered with wiring in an abandoned building during an alleged break-and-enter. Two others were arrested.CrimeJun 29, 2025
-
B.C. man suspected of impersonating doctor died by accidental electrocution: RCMPThe man was facing a criminal charge relating to an Oct. 6 incident where he allegedly impersonated a doctor and stole items from the Trail hospital.CrimeOct 13, 2022
-
Hydro worker suffers life-threatening injuries after electrocution near Wingham, Ont.A hydro worker had suffered life-threatening injuries from an apparent electrocution, OPP say. They were rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.CanadaSep 25, 2022
![]()
-
43-year-old man electrocuted at Orillia hydro transformer plant: police"Initial investigation indicated that the male victim entered the transformer compound unlawfully and was electrocuted," police said.CanadaMar 21, 2022
![]()
-
Alberta man recounts near-fatal encounter with power line as incidents continue to riseLorne Jackson knows all too well about the dangers of downed power lines and still suffers the effects of a terrible accident 15 years ago.CanadaAug 8, 2020
![]()
-
Victim in Flamborough single-vehicle crash died by electrocution: Hamilton policeBased on a post-mortem examination, police say the 21-year-old driver came into contact with a live hydro line and died from electrocution after crashing his vehicle.CanadaJun 13, 2019
![]()
-
Power line that electrocuted two South Okanagan owlets being bird-proofed, says FortisBCEnergy company says it is committed to wildlife protection on an ongoing basis.CanadaJun 5, 2019
![]()
-
Almost $100K collected for Quebec woman with arms and legs amputated after crashA young Quebec woman whose arms and legs were amputated after she was electrocuted following a car crash on Christmas Day underwent further surgery in Montreal on Friday.CanadaJan 6, 2018
![]()
-
Inquest scheduled for London worker who died by electrocutionThe inquest will begin in London on Nov. 20 and is expected to last five days.CanadaAug 22, 2017
![]()
-
Family heartbroken over teen’s death, warns others not to use cellphone in bathtubMadison Coe's family says she died when she was in the bathtub and grabbed her phone that was plugged into a charger.WorldJul 13, 2017
![]()
