Boy electrocuted

Boy electrocuted during clean up in Tongatapu

The boy reportedly attempted to climb up an aluminum ladder at his home in Kolofo’ou last week.

It is believed the house against which the ladder was placed had electrical faults, a Tonga Power Limited (TPL) spokesperson told radio FM 87.5 online this morning.

The boy was trying to get up to the roof to fetch a brush that was forgotten there, the radio reported.

He was rushed to hospital before he was confirmed dead.

The TPL spokesperson said they are awaiting medical reports.