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BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Data centre told €10,000 not enough for girl who was electrocuted in building it owns
A judge has told a major data centre operator that a €10,000 settlement offer is not enough for a teenager who was electrocuted in a derelict building it owns near Lucan, Co Dublin. Judge Sarah Berkeley said in the Circuit Civil Court on Monday that 13-year-old Jessica Twamley had suffered a nasty injury when she touched a live wire hanging from a wall inside the unoccupied building at Newcastle Road, Lucan. Advertisement 'Leaving a live connection to a derelict building near a residential area was extremely unsafe,' Judge Berkeley said. Barrister James McConnon, counsel for Jessica, of Griffeen Glen Avenue, Lucan, told the court that Jessica and a number of friends had entered the grounds of the property through a hole in a perimeter fence on March 14th, 2021. Mr McConnon, who appeared with Keans Solicitors, said that while in the building Jessica had touched an exposed electric wire with both hands and had been electrocuted, suffering injuries to both her hands. He said the grounds and building would have constituted an enticement to children to get inside. Jessica, who will be 18 on September 1st, though shocked and injured, had managed to make her way home on foot, Mr McConnon said. Advertisement She had sued EdgeConnex Ireland Limited, which has a registered address at South Bank House, Barron Street, Dublin 4, and also of Grange Castle Business Park, Old Nangor Road, Dublin, through her father Philip Twamley. Mr McConnon said EdgeConnex owned the property at Ballymakailey, Newcastle Road, Lucan, but he was unaware of the state of the premises at the moment. Mr Twamley, in written evidence, told the court the building had been unoccupied and derelict and his daughter and her friends had entered through a fence surrounding part of the premises. They had been engaged in taking TikTok videos at the time of the incident. He said that when Jessica had arrived home her mother could see that both her hands had been burned and she had called an ambulance. Jessica had been taken to Crumlin Children's Hospital where she had been treated and detained for observation overnight. Ireland Plans for Mayo data centre opposed by Sally Rooney... Read More Mr McConnon said there were three medical reports before the court and EdgeConnex had proffered a settlement of €10,000. He said the plaintiff would be strong on liability and while there was no specific guidelines for such injuries it was recommended there should be a valuation of between €1,000 and €40,000 for injuries involved with scarring. Advertisement He said Jessica had been left with marks to her hands which were viewed by Judge Berkeley. 'This young girl has suffered a nasty injury and she has a scar,' Judge Berkeley said. 'I do not think €10,000 is enough.' The proceedings were adjourned by Judge Berkeley to offer the defendant company an opportunity to reconsider the level of its settlement offer.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
2 Teenage Boys Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Being Electrocuted Inside an Abandoned Building
Police responded to 'the sound of an explosion' in an abandoned building in Montreal on June 28 and found two teens who had been electrocuted They were taken to the hospital in critical condition, while two others on the premises were arrested It is believed that they broke into the building with the intent to rob itTwo teens were rushed to the hospital in a critical condition after being electrocuted inside an abandoned building they had allegedly broken into. On Saturday, June 28, the Montreal Police Department responded to "the sound of an explosion" in an abandoned building, according to reporting by The Gazette, CTV News, and Global News. When they arrived at the incident on Fallon Street at around 5:20 p.m., they found four teens on the scene. Two teenage boys, aged 17 and 18, were in critical condition after being electrocuted. Per reports, it is believed their injuries were caused by an electric circuit breaker. The other two teens — a 16-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man — were uninjured but were arrested by the police. 'The two suspects who weren't arrested for breaking and entering. They were released with a promise to return to court at a future day," police spokesperson Caroline Chèvrefils told The Gazette. 'The two other suspects, who are now in the hospital, have still not been arrested.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Police believe that the alleged break-in occurred so that the group could rob the building, the outlet noted. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The Montreal Fire Department also responded to the scene, per The Gazette. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE reached out to the Montreal Police Department for an update on the incident, but did not hear back at the time of publication. The Montreal Fire Department did not have any updates and directed questions to the police. Read the original article on People
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
CTV National News: Montreal teens in critical care after being electrocuted while trespassing
Watch Montreal police say the teens broke into a building with intent to steal various items when they were electrocuted after attempting to handle a circuit breaker.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Michigan man, 24, electrocuted, falls 30 feet from boom lift, police say
A 24-year-old Wayland, Michigan, man died after coming into contact with live electrical lines and falling 30 feet from a boom lift Saturday in Ludington, according to police. Ludington police responded to the area of West Ludington Avenue and Robert Street around 10:15 a.m. Saturday, for a report of a person being electrocuted and falling off a building. When officers arrived, they found the man unresponsive and not breathing. Ludington police, along with members of the Mason County Sheriff's Office and two bystanders, attempted lifesaving efforts until firefighters and paramedics arrived. The man was taken to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries, police said. Police say the man was operating a boom lift when, for unknown reasons, the lift and the man came into contact with live electrical lines, causing the man to fall approximately 30 feet. The man was employed by a gutter installation company based in the Ada area, according to police, and they are investigating the incident as a fatal industrial accident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. Jacob Miller at 231-843-3425 or miller209@
The Sun
24-06-2025
- The Sun
Brit grandad, 50, dies after being electrocuted during horror DIY accident in Mexico days before he was due to fly home
A BRIT grandfather has died after he was electrocuted while doing DIY for a woman on a cycling trip around Mexico. Al Brown, 50, was tragically killed in the accident which unfolded on June 2, just hours before he was due to fly home. He had been set to travel back Norwich to meet his grandson for the first time. A heartbreaking statement shared by Al's friends on GoFundMe read: "We are heartbroken to share the devastating news that our dear friend Al Brown has tragically passed away following an accident in Mexico. "Al was just 50 years old, full of life, and known for his adventurous spirit and kind heart. "A passionate angler, he spent countless peaceful hours at Bawburgh Lakes, a place he truly loved. "In recent years, Al found a new passion in cycling, embracing the freedom and challenge it brought him. "Most recently, Al had been on an incredible journey, cycling through parts of America—a dream he had long held. "He completed his adventure just a few weeks ago, finishing in Mexico, where he sadly lost his life. We are setting up this page to raise funds to help those whose lives Al touched with the costs of bringing him home and giving him the farewell he deserves. "Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference and will be deeply appreciated by all who knew and loved Al. "Thank you for your support during this incredibly difficult time." 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
