Two Foreign Nationals Die in Suspected Electrical Leak at Bengaluru Hotel Pool
A German Lufthansa crew member and a Slovak IBM project manager died after a suspected electrical leak at the Conrad Bengaluru hotel pool; two others, including an American guest and a lifeguard, were injured while trying to help.
Two foreign nationals lost their lives and two others were injured following a suspected electrical leak at a hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, India, according to local police. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, October 30, at the Conrad Bengaluru, located in the city's Halasuru neighborhood.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh stated that investigators suspect an electrical leak but are awaiting medical, technical, and expert reports to confirm the cause. The pool area has been cordoned off as the investigation continues. The victims were identified as Alexander Maximilian Theiss, a 57-year-old German national and Lufthansa crew member, and Juraj Horvat, a 45-year-old Slovak national who worked as a project manager for IBM. Both were guests at the hotel.
A 41-year-old American guest, Mathew Desantis, and Rahul Tiwari, a 28-year-old pool attendant and lifeguard, were injured while attempting to assist the victims, according to reports. All four individuals were taken to Manipal Hospital, where Theiss was pronounced dead on arrival and Horvat died despite revival efforts.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, which owns Conrad Hotels & Resorts, expressed deep sadness over the incident. A spokesperson told media that the company is offering full support to the investigation and providing assistance to the authorities. "The cause of the incident has not yet been established and remains subject to a comprehensive investigation by local authorities," the spokesperson said.
The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at luxury hotels, though authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
