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Man survives electrocution after falling into hole in Sandton

29 January 2020 - 07:02 By IAVAN PIJOOS
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The man fell into the open hole, with 'exposed wires', on Monday night.
The man fell into the open hole, with 'exposed wires', on Monday night.
Image: Netcare911

A man was found electrocuted in a hole on Woodmead Drive, Sandton, on Tuesday.

Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst said he fell into the open hole, with “exposed wires”, on Monday evening.

The man was found alive at about 6am on Tuesday.

He sustained burns to his leg and arm.

The man was removed from the hole by fire and rescue services and transported to hospital for treatment.

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