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Kansas man electrocuted in bucket truck accident

PRATT, Kan. — County Fire, Rescue, and Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of Lake Road and Country Club Road near Pratt Tuesday afternoon on the report of an electrocution. .

Authorities say a 58-year-old man apparently came into contact with a 7,200 volt power line while using a bucket truck.

The man was transported to Pratt Regional Medical Center where he died.

The name of the victim has not been released.

The case is being investigated by the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office.

 

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