An electrocution by metal kite line
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Published on: November 2, 2017
Ashesh Gunwantrao Wankhede1, Dinesh R Sariya
1Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440018, India. ashesh1969@hotmail.com
Abstract:
A case is reported in which death is caused due to electrocution by a copper wire that was used as string of the kite. Electric current flowed through the copper wire of cut down kite when it touched power line transmitting alternate current of 240 V at 50 Hz. The free end of copper wire had abraded against the victim's shoulder, neck and face, and finally entangled around the ear. A unique type of electrical injury is noticed due to contact with live copper wire. This paper stresses the unique danger of the kite flying.
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