Man electrocuted at father's funeral [1]
Friday, August 4, 2017 - 15:57
A 36-year-old man died on Thursday night, August 3 at Kolomotu’a when he was electrocuted outside his home as they were getting tents ready for his father’s funeral.
Tonga Police said the victim died instantly from the electrocution at around 9:00pm.
He is alleged to have touched a power cord as they were putting up tents outside the yard for the funeral.
Police have taken in the electrician who was responsible for the wiring for questioning.
The father's funeral was to be held today.