…in critical condition in the GPHC Burns Care Unit

A GUYANA Telephone and Telegraph Company technician, who has been identified as David Kunath, was flung from the Guyana Power and Light Inc.(GPL) utility pole he was on when he reportedly came into contact with a transformer.

Due to the incident, the man is said to be in a critical condition nursing severe burns about his body and is a patient at the GPHC Burns Care Unit up to press time.

The incident reportedly happened in the Queenstown area at about 09:00hrs on Wednesday morning. There was a loud explosion, as well as heavy sparks, according to residents.

Soon after they saw the GTT employee on the ground with what appeared to be smoke emanating from his entire body; he was said to be groaning as if in great distress.

He was transported to the GPHC for medical attention.

Meanwhile, GTT in a statement said that there was an unfortunate incident involving one of their technicians on Wednesday morning. The telephone company added that they are still gathering information and will release same as it becomes available.

GTT said that presently, their primary concern is the health and wellbeing of their colleague and his family members.

The Guyana Power and Lights Inc. in its statement wished Mr Kunath a speedy recovery. The GPL said following the completion of ongoing investigations, both companies will further update the family of Mr. Kunath and the general public.