A 57-year-old man, Phan Văn Thông, died after being struck by electricity in Việt Nam while attempting to remove his umbrella. The incident occurred as Mr. Thông was disentangling the umbrella which had become caught on a viễn thông line. A nearby 35 kV power line discharged electricity, fatally injuring him. Authorities have not released further details regarding the exact circumstances of the accident. This incident highlights the dangers of approaching high-voltage power infrastructure, particularly when objects are entangled with electrical or telecommunications lines. Local officials are reportedly investigating the event and reminding citizens to avoid such situations and contact professionals for assistance. The location of the incident has not been specified beyond being in Việt Nam.