Live power line contact leaves Des Moines man with critical injuries

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man suffered critical injuries when he came in contact with a live power line.

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On Monday at around 5 p.m. emergency crews responded to the 3400 block of 48th Place in the Beaverdale Neighborhood. According to the DMPD, a 49-year-old man came in contact with a live power line and was transported to a hospital with critical injuries.

Officers shut down 48th Place from Urbandale Avenue to Euclid Avenue for safety.

The DMPD said that MidAmerican Energy was on scene investigating the incident…

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