- A 12-year-old girl is in a critical condition in Perth hospital after electric shock
- The girl was watering the garden when she was shocked and taken to hospital
- Energy safety inspectors are investigating the incident
A 12-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after getting an electric shock from a tap while watering the garden.
The Perth girl was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital where she remains in a critical condition following the electric shock on Saturday night.
She had been watering the garden at about 9pm when she was shocked, according to the ABC.
The Perth girl was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital where she remains in a critical condition following the electric shock on Saturday night
Neighbours reported hearing a loud bang at the time – and said the street was flooded by lights from emergency services shorly after.
The girl’s mother was also shocked after running to her daughter’s aid, Perth Now reports.
A paramedic was able to get the girl away from the tap so she could be treated.
Energy Safety is investigating and inspectors have visited the home, which belongs to the state housing authority.
She had been watering the garden at about 9pm when she was shocked