ELECTRICIAN INJURED
SEVERELY BURNT BY FLASH OP
ELECTRICITY.
A painful accident befell Mr. John Little, electrician employed at the Municipal Tramway Power House, during th» course of his duties yesterday. ■ Mr. Little was placing a switch in position, when a flash of electricity severely burnt his arms and face. He was removed to the- Hospital in great pain, his system shocked, and his condition to-day was reported to be serious. Mr. Little is a married nian residing at 73, ELaroriroacl. • '
The exact cause of the happening has not yet been ascertained, and is now the subject of an investigation, which is hampered without an explanation from the injured man. / , .
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Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 4, 5 January 1920, Page 2
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