Teenager killed by electric shock in Boksitogorsk bathroom
A 13-year-old schoolboy in Boksitogorsk died from an electric shock in his bathroom after his charging phone fell into water.
Apr 20, 2026 0
A tragic incident occurred in Boksitogorsk (Leningrad Oblast, Russia), where a teenager died from an electric shock in the bathroom.
The investigation determined that death occurred after a phone connected to the power supply fell into water. The tragedy happened the day before, and it became officially known on February 2.
According to preliminary data, the 13-year-old schoolboy went to the bathroom, put his phone on charge, and fell asleep. It is likely that at that moment the device slid into the water, causing a short circuit.
A criminal case has been initiated over the minor«s death under the article on causing death by negligence.
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