Feb 20 • 12:32 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Mother and son died after electric shock while washing seeds for planting on a farm, say relatives

A mother and son from Itaguaru, Goiás, tragically died from an electric shock while washing planting equipment on their farm.

In a tragic incident in Itaguaru, Goiás, a 66-year-old woman, Luzia, and her 42-year-old son, Herbert Andrade, lost their lives after suffering an electric shock while performing routine maintenance on their agricultural equipment. As reported by family members, the two were using a pressure washer to clean the seedling planters when the accident occurred. They were alone on the farm at the time of the incident.

Family members revealed that Luzia had called relatives shortly after the shock, indicating they needed help. Unfortunately, when emergency services arrived, they found that both mother and son had already succumbed to the injuries from the electric shock. This heartbreaking event has left the family devastated, particularly as they had already lost a family member a year prior.

The police have registered the case and are awaiting results from the forensic investigation to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. The incident highlights the dangers associated with electrical equipment and stresses the importance of safety measures in agricultural practices, especially when working with potentially hazardous tools like pressure washers.

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