• [telecom] worker electrocuted by power lines while fixing fiber

    From danny burstein@21:1/5 to All on Thu Mar 2 04:23:17 2023
    [NJ news]

    Worker Killed After Being Electrocuted By Live Power Line In Mercer,
    NJ

    Dean Kitchin of Cherry Hill was working on fiber optic lines when he
    was electrocuted, Hamilton Police said.

    A worker was killed Wednesday morning after coming into contact with a
    live power line in Mercer County, Hamilton Police said.

    Dean Kitchin, 52, of Cherry Hill was working on fiber optic lines in
    the area and was electrocuted by a live power line, according to
    initial investigation. .... On arrival, officers found a white
    bucket truck and a yellow box truck. Hamilton Fire Department was
    already on the scene attempting to extinguish the fire when they
    noticed Kitchin's remains in the fire on top of the box truck, police [reported].

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