Baqubah: A child was electrocuted north of Baqubah, the capital of Diyala Governorate. A police source told the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) correspondent that a child died of electrocution while touching a refrigerator inside his family’s home on the outskirts of Khalis, north of Baqubah.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the incident occurred at the child’s residence, where he came into contact with a refrigerator, resulting in a fatal electric shock. The tragic event has raised concerns regarding electrical safety in households within the region.

Local authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, this unfortunate event has prompted discussions on the importance of ensuring electrical safety standards are adhered to in residential areas to prevent similar occurrences in the future.