Man invades substation and leaves more than 43 thousand residents without power in Olinda; VIDEO
Emergency shutdown at the Rio Doce Substation, on Avenida Nápoles, lasted almost an hour on Friday night (6).
Quick Look
- A man was trapped at the Rio Doce Substation, on Avenida Nápoles, in Pernambuco, on Friday night (6), after trying to steal copper wires, according to reports from residents.
- Neoenergia Pernambuco emergency interrupted the power supply from 8:55 pm to 9:40 pm, leaving more than 43 thousand residents without electricity for almost an hour.
- The Fire Department removed the man from the substation and Samu helped him, but it was not confirmed whether he was taken to a health unit.
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Why It Matters
Neoenergia Pernambuco issued a statement informing about the emergency interruption of energy supply in the locality. The shutdown occurred at 8:55 pm and the restoration at 9:40 pm. Residents reported suspicion that the man climbed into the substation to try to steal copper wires. Videos on social media show crowds in front of the unit.
In a note, Neoenergia Pernambuco informed that it had to interrupt, on an emergency basis, the energy supply in the location. As a result, more than 43 thousand residents were left without electricity for almost an hour.
The case happened on Friday night (6), at the Rio Doce Substation, located on Avenida Nápoles. According to Neoenergia, the emergency shutdown was carried out at 8:55 pm and the on-site supply was reestablished at 9:40 pm.
According to reports from residents, the suspicion is that the man had climbed into the substation to try to steal copper wires.
In videos circulating on social media, it is possible to see a crowd in front of the unit while a second man takes risks to try to remove the boy, whose name has not been released.
The Fire Department reported that it was called and removed the man from the substation. After the rescue, according to the corporation, he was helped by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). It was not confirmed whether the man was taken to a health unit.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Neoenergia Pernambuco can reinforce the security of the Rio Doce Substation to prevent further theft attempts.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Was the man taken to a health unit after the rescue?
- What is the man's health status after assistance from Samu?
- Will there be an investigation or accountability for the alleged theft of copper wires?
- Was there material damage to the substation in addition to the power interruption?
