Maria David
A 9-YEAR-OLD girl allegedly died instantly after being shocked by an electric wire at Ongwediva New Reception near Michellin Bar.
The deceased was identified as Anna Ndakolute, a learner at International Primary School-Ongwediva.
The Namibian Police Force Oshana’s Community Policing Sub-division Inspector Frida Shikole said the incident occurred around 13:00 on Thursday.
According to Shikole, it is alleged that the deceased was coming from school with fellow learners at the time of the incident.
“As they were walking, she touched the stay wire that supports the electrical line, and she was shocked to death,” she said.
She added that the deceased was declared dead at the scene.
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