By Neska Centina

Two carpenters were injured after being electrocuted while at work in Barangay 6A, Victorias City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday.

The victims were identified as 45-year-old Rodel Ondong, Sr., and 21-year-old Roland Ondong.

Initial investigations by police showed the two were repairing a roof when one of them was operating a drill and accidentally came into contact with a Northern Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Noneco) line.

The victims suffered electrical burns and were brought to the hospital for treatment./NC, WDJ