A 17-year-old boy believed to have tapped an overhead electrical line with a metal pole has been electrocuted.
Two teenagers were also hurt in the incident in Chorley, Lanchashire, but their injuries aren't believed to be serious.
Lancashire Police were called to the scene in Runshaw Hall Lane, Euxton, shortly after 6pm on Saturday having received reports of a child being seriously injured.
Police, paramedics and fire service attended but sadly the child, aged 17, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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He has not been named at this stage.
An investigation is underway and remains in the very early stages but it is understood the children may have touched an overhead electrical line with a metal pole.
Insp John McNamara, of Lancashire Police, said: “This appalling incident has led to the tragic death of a young man and my thoughts are first and foremost with his family and loved ones at this time.
"The family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“An investigation is underway and remains in its very early stages but I would appeal to anyone who has any information to get in touch with us by calling 101 and quoting log 1241 of March 6."
