A 17-year-old girl tragically lost her life after being electrocuted by a broken power line while crossing a road in heavy rainfall. Nathaly Rodrigues do Nascimento was on her way to school in Bonfinopolis, Brazil, when the unfortunate incident occurred. According to her family, she had a routine of waking up early for work, then taking a bus to school.

The fatal electrocution happened as Nathaly was making her way back to school on a rainy day. Witnesses reported that two power lines snapped, leading to the fatal electric shock as she crossed the road. Emergency services found the live electrical cable at the scene of the incident, confirming the cause of her death.

Described as polite and dedicated by her school’s headteacher, Sandra Gouveia, Nathaly’s untimely death has deeply affected her community. Friends and family held a vigil in her memory, calling for accountability from Equatorial Goias, the company responsible for electricity pylons in the region.

While Equatorial Goias expressed regret over the accident and pledged support for Nathaly’s family, friends and loved ones are still grappling with the tragedy. They believe that negligence, not an accident, led to her death. The company stated that safety measures were promptly implemented after the incident and assured cooperation with the investigation.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the devastating occurrence to determine the circumstances surrounding Nathaly’s electrocution.