BREAKING: Electrocution Claims Life of Chinese National at Booby Alley Housing Project

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Booby Alley Project site (Wayne Marriette)

A tragic accident occurred this morning at the Booby Alley Housing project in Point, where a Chinese national lost his life after being electrocuted on site.

The incident took place shortly after 9 am while the workers were erecting a scaffold that inadvertently made contact with overhead power lines.

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Emergency Medical Services quickly responded to the scene and transported the two men to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment.

Sadly, one of the workers succumbed to his injuries approximately two hours after arriving at the hospital. The other worker, who was also electrocuted, is currently receiving medical care and is reported to be in stable condition.

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Comments (11)

  • Faithful national #1 April 16, 2025, 2:52 PM

    Tragic news. Condolences to the family and close friends of the deceased. Best wishes to the survivor.
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    • Unruly One April 16, 2025, 8:35 PM

      Condolences to the worker and family affacted. This is really sad.
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  • Sad April 16, 2025, 2:54 PM

    Oh waw. I’m sorry this has happened. Not news we expected to hear.
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf April 16, 2025, 3:00 PM

    Gaston’s project, alfa nero saga, read between the lines. Condolences to the Chinese Community in Antigua. This is not a news we expected today
    Reply
  • Rhea April 16, 2025, 3:01 PM

    Will this be another set back to the booby alley housing project? We were expecting a sooner finish. Condolences to the family
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  • Stone April 16, 2025, 3:45 PM

    I wish harm or death on no one despite the situation or reason for them being here..I am sorry you lost your life friend
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  • Anya April 16, 2025, 4:07 PM

    No man knows the hour. RIP China. We cry with you
    Reply
  • food4thought April 16, 2025, 4:16 PM

    One minute you’re here and the next you’re outside. RIP and condolences
    Reply
  • Luka Johnson April 16, 2025, 4:19 PM

    Wow, this news is so bad
    Reply
  • Devorn Carter April 16, 2025, 4:56 PM

    wasnt just this morning Antigua.News posted something about wires? and then apua responded to it. Now im a man was electricuted by over head wires. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. The light sometimes shed brighter in the darkest places. Condolences to this mans family. remember to get your money or sue them
    Reply
  • Juju Bee April 16, 2025, 7:19 PM

    Sorry for the family’s loss. This can never be easy
    Reply

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