Before dying, mother who was electrocuted with son called family and said she had an accident
A mother and her son in Itaguaru, Brazil, tragically died after suffering an electric shock while preparing planting equipment.
In a tragic incident in Itaguaru, Goiรกs, Luzia Andrade and her son Herbert Andrade both lost their lives due to an electric shock while they were washing a seed planter intended for agricultural use. The incident occurred on February 14, when the 66-year-old mother reached out to her family to inform them that her son had experienced an accident. Unfortunately, it was later discovered that she herself had also been electrocuted at the same time.
According to family reports, Sara Andrade, a cousin of Herbert, recounted that Luzia's phone call came before the arrival of emergency services. Despite efforts to save them, both mother and son succumbed to their injuries on the scene. This heartfelt tragedy has drawn attention to the hazards associated with the improper handling of electrical equipment in rural areas, especially in farming contexts where such tools are essential for livelihood.
The local police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Initial inquiries suggest that the family had just completed building their new home, filled with dreams and plans for the future, only for this accident to shatter all hope. Community members are mourning the losses deeply, reflecting on the hardworking nature and integrity of the Andrade family, as they were known for their contributions and honesty in their farming endeavors.