ALOR SETAR: Two of three teenagers who suffered electric shocks while taking part in a temple procession in Mergong here on Tuesday (Oct 13) night have regained consciousness.
Kota Setar OCPD Asst Comm Syed Basri Syed Ali said the two victims are both 17 years old.
"Two victims who sustained burns on their faces and hands have regained consciousness but remain under hospital observation," he said in a statement on Wednesday (Oct 14).
He said the third victim, 16, sustained burns to about 80% of his body and remains unconscious.
He said two of the victims are students, while the other works at a motorcycle accessories shop.
Police received a call reporting that three men had been electrocuted while carrying a flag during a procession at 9.20pm.
He said one of the victims told police that the flagpole he was carrying came into contact with a electricity line about 10m above the ground, causing him and the two other victims to suffer electric shocks. – Bernama
