Tragic Death: Brazilian Man Electrocuted While Using E-Cigarette

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Mar.13.2024

Tragic Death: Brazilian Man Electrocuted While Using E-Cigarette

A 20-year-old man in Betolínia City, Brazil tragically died from an electric shock while using a charging e-cigarette.

According to Brazilian media portalodia, a 20-year-old man living in the city of Belterolândia died from electric shock last Sunday (March 10) while using a charging e-cigarette.

According to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML), the young man's death occurred instantly. At the time, he was in his room using an e-cigarette when the charging outlet experienced a power short circuit, ultimately resulting in his unfortunate death from electrocution.

The e-cigarette currently being used by the young person has also been confiscated and will undergo technical examination.

References:

[1] Jovem morre eletrocutado ao fumar vape ligado na tomada em Bertolínia

Also Read:

[1] Brazil's Public Opinion on E-cigarette Ban: 58% against

[2] Brazilian Man Arrested for Smuggling 50,000 E-cigarettes on Highway

[3] Brazilian E-cigarette Public Consultation: over 13,000 Suggestions Received

[4] Public Consultation for New E-cigarette Regulations in Brazil

[5] Negotiations with Major Tobacco Companies Raise Hopes for Fair Prices

[6] Proposed Law in Brazil to Criminalize Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors

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