Electrical technician dies after several days hospitalized due to electric shock during work in Miches

Miches, El Seibo.– Technician Julio Alberto Montero passed away this Thursday; he had remained hospitalized in critical condition after suffering an electric shock while performing work related to power lines in this town.

Montero worked for the company Ingeniería Electromecánica Estrella, a contractor for the Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Este (Edeeste), according to preliminary information.

The accident occurred while the technician was handling electrical system cables, a situation that caused him serious injuries. After the incident, he was transported to receive medical attention, but despite the specialists’ efforts, he passed away in the last few hours.

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An audiovisual circulated on social media showing part of the moment the event occurred, while the authorities and the corresponding company are following up on the circumstances of the accident.

The worker’s passing has caused dismay among family members, colleagues, and acquaintances, who mourned the loss.