According to information from the regional daily “Le Progrès”, the victim dropped his phone in the water, which was charging.
Terrible drama in Tence, in Haute-Loire. A 25-year-old man died this Sunday in his bathtub, announce our colleagues from Progress. The individual was found dead at his home in the morning.
According to the regional daily, the young man was electrocuted in his bath. He allegedly dropped his mobile phone, which was charging, into the water.
The rescuers, who arrived quickly on the spot, “could not do anything”, says Progress.
Deaths every year
This is not the first time such a tragedy has occurred. According to figures released in 2020, theNational observatory for electrical safety counts every year 40 deaths by electrocution and some 3000 electrifications (electric shock without fatal consequence) in France linked to the use of mobile phones in the bathroom.
It is recommended not to use electronic devices in the water rooms, especially if they are connected to the mains.
