Caserta.
Tragedy in Baia and Latina, in the province of Caserta, where a 20 year old boy, Giuseppe Valletta, died after being electrocuted while doing his shower in his home.Article Key Points
The tragedy occurred on Saturday morning, around 10:30. The young man was apparently preparing to participate in the wedding of a cousin when the tragedy occurred.
The 118 paramedics arrived immediately on site, but unfortunately they could do nothing but confirm the boy's death. The body was then transferred to the Institute of Legal Medicine of the "Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano" Hospital in Caserta for an autopsy, ordered by the Santa Maria Capua Vetere Prosecutor's Office.
The Carabinieri of Capua are investigating the incident and are trying to clarify the dynamics of the facts. According to an initial reconstruction, the young man's death was caused by an electrical leak from electric water heater present in the bathroom.
Investigators are checking whether the device was up to standard and whether the circuit breaker was working. At the moment, the owner of the house, whose wife was the tenant of the apartment, has been entered in the register of suspects with an unknown charge.
The owner of the house was investigated
The news of Giuseppe Valletta's death shocked the small community of Baia and Latina. The young man, known and well-liked by all, was a hard worker and was preparing for a bright future.
The funeral will be held as soon as the autopsy formalities are completed.
Article published on 3 June 2024 - 07:22
