KAIFENG, HENAN, CHINA – NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Serious incident occurred in the southern section of Huanghe Road. A man carrying a long pole touched an overhead high-voltage power line with it, triggering a powerful electrical discharge. The man suffered a severe electric shock, fell to the ground, and his clothing immediately caught fire. Bystanders rushed to help, bringing fire extinguishers and managing to put out the flames. Despite his serious injuries, the man was able to sit up on his own and was subsequently taken to a hospital.
According to some reports, he had been attempting to remove a hornet’s nest using the long pole. However, local authorities did not confirm this account. His actual intentions remain unclear.
Video 1 - CCTV Footage
Video 2 - Aftermath
