Brooklyn - Fatal Electrocution 9-14-2011

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Date: 9-14-2011

Time: 11:30

Location: 578 Christopher Street

Frequency: FDNY Brooklyn Dispatch

Units Operating: ConEd, Rescue 2

Weather Conditions: Dry

Description Of Incident: Verizon worker was working on wires from his bucket truck when he came into contact with the wires. Witnesses say the worker was electrocuted for about 20 seconds until finally being lowered and extinguished. Worker was pronounce at the hospital.

Reporters/Writer: PFDRes47cue

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Edited September 15, 2011 by jack10562
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