A man (42) from Niutoua, who resided at Kolomotua died from electrocution at his workplace, on Saturday, 29 June. He worked at a car wash on Fatafehi Road, in Pahu.

Tonga Police reported the incident occurred while the man was using a compressor machine that was connected to a power plug, to wash cars.

This incident is the first electrocution related death recorded for the year.

The Police stated that they are continuing their investigation into this matter, with an inquest to be held.