Move Tents That Block Roads, 4 People Died Of Power In Rokan Hilir

Four people died and one was in intensive care due to being electrocuted in the Ujung Tanjung area, Tanah Putih District, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau.

The four victims who died were Diki Sanjaya, Edo Sumbolon, Jisrianto Andestra Purnama, and Siregar. While still undergoing intensive care, Untung Sagala.

The Head of the Rokan Hilir Police, AKBP Andrian Pramudianto, confirmed the incident. He explained that at that time the victim was moving a tent at the akikah event because it was blocking the road.

Five residents behind the party intend to move the tent. However, the tip of the metal tent touched the high voltage power cable belonging to PT PLN.

"This resulted in the five people moving the tents affected by the electricity and being taken to Athaya Medica Ujung Tanjung Hospital," Andrian said as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, September 12.

Based on the results of the hospital examination, four people were declared dead, while one victim was still in intensive care.

"The victim who died was then handed over to the family for burial," said AKPB Andrian.