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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Two minors, aged four and six respectively, were electrocuted whilst sleeping in a room at a house in Kuwadzana 5, Harare on Monday.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that the minors were electrocuted after getting in contact with an upright refrigerator which had an electrical fault. He said:<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a sad incident in which Junior Makwindi (4) and Tinotenda Tineyi Maketo (6) were electrocuted whilst sleeping in a room at a house in Kuwadzana 5, Harare on 19th February 2024.<\/p>\n

Preliminary investigations by the Police have revealed that the victims were electrocuted after getting in contact with an upright refrigerator which had an electrical fault.<\/p>\n

Members of the public can follow several safety steps to prevent electrocution. These include:<\/p>\n

Checking cables and cords for damage or fraying, and replacing any damaged cords immediately.<\/p>\n

Keeping electrical appliances away from water sources to prevent accidental shocks. If an appliance falls into water, never reach in to retrieve it \u2013 always unplug it first.<\/p>\n

Installing Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets in areas where water and electricity may come into contact, like kitchens and bathrooms.<\/p>\n

Unplugging appliances when not in use to prevent any potential electrical hazards.<\/p>\n

Avoid overloading electrical outlets by plugging in too many appliances at once.<\/p>\n

Avoid running extension cords under rugs or carpets, as this can damage the cord and create a fire hazard.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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