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A Christchurch man died electrocuted at a transformer on Brooker Avenue, likely during a copper theft attempt, prompting safety warnings.
A man in Christchurch died after being electrocuted at a live transformer on Brooker Avenue in Burwood around midnight, likely while attempting to steal copper.
Emergency services arrived to find him critically injured, but power had to be cut to the unit and about 700 homes before responders could reach him.
Police are investigating, emphasizing the extreme dangers of tampering with electrical infrastructure and urging the public to report suspicious activity.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns, including a rise in substation break-ins and recent rule changes that may increase shock risks.
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Un hombre de Christchurch murió electrocutado en un transformador en la Avenida Brooker, probablemente durante un intento de robo de cobre, provocando advertencias de seguridad.