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Injury to the body from direct contact with a high-voltage source.

An electric shock can be life-threatening. Call 911 or a local emergency number if the source of the shock is a high-voltage wire or lightning.

Life-threatening symptoms include severe burns, no heartbeat, no breathing, muscle pain and contractions, seizures, and loss of consciousness.

Even someone with minor injuries or no symptoms should be checked by a healthcare professional for internal injuries after an electric shock.