Worker flown to hospital after being shocked by power line in Atascocita

Worker flown to hospital (Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office)

ATASCOCITA, Texas – A worker was flown to a hospital by helicopter after being shocked by a live power line in Atascocita.

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The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said it happened in the 17600 block of Daylight Wood Way.

The worker was working on the power line when he was shocked. Authorities say he received severe burns to his arms.

A helicopter landed nearby off Timber Forest Drive and transported him to the hospital.

The worker’s condition is currently unknown.


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