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Power pole falls on crane: worker electrocuted

16/03/2026 · Le Mouret (FR) · Energy · Injured

For unknown reasons a power pole fell onto a crane operated by a 49-year-old worker, who was electrocuted.

Before line work: de-energise, earth, secure poles against falling – keep crane booms out of the fall zone.

Source: Police cantonale Fribourg (FR) · Blick (FR)

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