Man suffers fatal electrocution in rural Queensland

A 43-year-old man has been killed following an electrocution incident in rural Queensland on Thursday.

The incident took place at a property in Tallegalla, about 60 kilometers west of Brisbane, shortly before 7:45pm.

Reports indicate the man, an electrician by profession, was working on the roof of his own property when the incident happened.

Police report that the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

WorkSafe has been informed.

First published here.