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Man dies installing extractor fan in Phuket property, electrocution possible cause

Man dies installing extractor fan in Phuket property, electrocution possible cause

PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm the cause of death of a man who died when installing a extractor fan at a property in Kathu earlier today (Apr 21). They suspect the man could have received an electric shock during the installation.

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Thursday 21 April 2016 05:14 PM


Police inspect the scene of the incident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

Police inspect the scene of the incident. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

Capt Suwanya Eidtrong from Thung Thong Police received a call at around noon today from a resident of Moo Baan Sinthongtani in Soi Singtaotani 6, Kathu stating that a man had died whilst installing an extractor fan in his kitchen.

Police arrived at the scene with Kusoldharm rescue workers and were led to the body of 59-year-old Montri Jaiboon who was lying lifeless on the kitchen floor.

Capt Suwanya said, “The home owner, Mr Prapas Chewphirom, said that he had hired Mr Montri to install an extractor fan above his cooker. Whilst fixing wires to the extractor fan Mr Montri fell from his ladder and crashed into the cooker before falling on the floor. He believes he may have received an electric shock.”

Mr Montri’s body was taken to Vachira Hospital and police are waiting for doctors to confirm the exact cause of death.