Man electrocuted while using washing machine in ʻEua

A 52-year-old man was electrocuted while using a washing machine at his house in ʻEua on Monday.

A family member found Lopeti Touliki ‘Aholahi unconscious near the machine at around 4:00pm, Police said.

Health authority reportedly said ʻAholahi died at scene.

His autopsy report has confirmed he died from electrocution.

In March 2013 Suliasi Tonga Maʻasi , 22, of Haʻavakatolo was killed by the electric current from a washing machine he was using.