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Man electrocuted at construction site in South Florida

The victim was unresponsive when crews arrived at the site just after noon on Thursday.
 
WPLG reports the building where the man was electrocuted is under construction and partially surrounded by power lines.
WPLG reports the building where the man was electrocuted is under construction and partially surrounded by power lines. [ Saira Anwer/Twitter ]
Published Oct. 3, 2019

HIALEAH, Fla. — Authorities say a man was electrocuted at a construction site in South Florida.

Hialeah Fire Rescue District Chief David Rodriguez says the victim was unresponsive when crews arrived at the site just after noon on Thursday.

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He says the man was pronounced dead at the scene after attempts to revive him.

WPLG reports the building where the man was electrocuted is under construction and partially surrounded by power lines.

No additional details were available.