electrocution

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Never mind the incredible range of pungent odors wafting from molding concrete to sweaty latex and rotted wood and baby powder, the rooms are packed with dismembered bodies, live electrocutions, grotesque experiments and creepy crawlies.

From Washington Times

In one of the anecdotes, she tells how reflecting on a dream she had about her deceased mother saved her from a potentially lethal electrocution while mowing the garden.

From BBC

Along with electrocution risks, the risk of EV fires - which are notoriously hard to put out - also has to be taken seriously.

From Reuters

But nitrogen hypoxia, like electrocution, the gas chamber and lethal injection, is unlikely to deliver on its proponents' promises.

From Salon

Another man, 29, remained in hospital on Tuesday after suffering non life-threatening electrocution injuries.

From BBC