Electrifying evidence: Ten years of fatal encounters with electricity at Tygerberg mortuary
This study reveals the prevalence and descriptive profile of electrical fatalities in the Eastern Metropole of the City of Cape Town, highlighting the urgent need for targeted prevention strategies in identified high-risk areas and during peak times. By improving safety measures and enhancing public awareness, we can effectively reduce these preventable electrical fatalities. A collaborative approach involving governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public is crucial in fostering a safer environment and safeguarding lives.
Authors
- Zandré Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6230-5991)
- Ilze Mentoor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9414-3752)
- Faith Beukes
- Candice Wilscott-Davids
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2025.102875
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.34