Teenager Dies After Being Electrocuted by Lamp Post During Futsal Break

A 15-year-old boy died after being electrocuted when he touched a lamp post while taking a break from playing futsal at a residential park in Taman Pancaran, Bestari Jaya.

Kuala Selangor police said the incident happened at about 10.32pm on Monday after the teenager reportedly touched the lamp post before collapsing. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Ministry of Health personnel. 

Police rule out criminal element in teenager’s electrocution death

Kuala Selangor police chief Supt Azaharudin Tajuddin said initial investigations found no criminal elements and the case is being treated as a sudden death report.

A post-mortem later confirmed that the cause of death was consistent with electrocution. Police are now appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward.

The tragic incident has raised concerns over the safety of electrical infrastructure in public recreational areas, particularly where residents and young people regularly gather.

Authorities have urged witnesses with information to contact the Kuala Selangor police Operations Room or the nearest police station as investigations continue.