Two Foreign Nationals Die Of Electrocution In Bengaluru Hotel Pool; US Guest, Attendant Injured

Two foreign nationals from Germany and Slovakia died after suffering suspected electrocution in the swimming pool of a luxury hotel in Bengaluru on Friday evening, October 30. A US national and an Indian pool attendant were also injured while attempting to rescue them.

The incident occurred at the Conrad Hotel in the Ulsoor area of Bengaluru. The two victims were reportedly inside the swimming pool on the hotel's third floor when they suffered electric shocks.

According to preliminary reports, the water in the pool may have become electrified because of an electrical fault. The exact circumstances leading to the incident are being investigated by the police.

The US guest and the hotel pool attendant sustained injuries when they tried to rescue the two foreign nationals. Both were rushed to Manipal Hospital, where they are undergoing treatment and are reported to be out of danger.

Underwater Pool Lighting Suspected To Have Triggered Electrocution

Initial reports from German media suggest that an electrical fault involving the swimming pool's underwater lighting may have caused the tragedy.

According to a report by German newspaper Bild, electricity may have entered the pool water when the underwater lights were switched on. A person inside the pool was reportedly electrocuted as a result.

However, investigators have yet to establish the precise source of the electrical leakage or confirm whether the underwater lighting system triggered the incident.

The pool's electrical installations, lighting arrangements and safety mechanisms are expected to come under scrutiny as part of the investigation.

US Guest And Pool Attendant Injured During Rescue Attempt

The incident also left two other people injured after they attempted to save the victims from the electrified water.

A US national staying at the hotel and an Indian pool attendant were among those injured. They were taken to Manipal Hospital for medical attention.

Both are reported to be out of danger.

The incident raised concerns over swimming pool electrical safety and the emergency response arrangements at the hotel.

Police Launch Investigation Into Hotel Pool Tragedy

Bengaluru police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the deaths.

Investigators are examining how electricity could have entered the swimming pool and whether an electrical malfunction or safety lapse contributed to the accident.

The exact sequence of events, the condition of the pool's electrical equipment and possible responsibility for the incident remain under investigation.

The German airline Lufthansa has also confirmed the death of a member of its crew in Bengaluru during a layover, expressing condolences to the deceased's family. The airline has declined to disclose further details, citing the privacy of those affected.

The incident occurred on Friday evening, October 30, and further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.