Deputies believe deadly electrocution in Seminole was accidental

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said the electrocution that killed one person and severely injured two others Tuesday was likely accidental.

The incident happened around 2 p.m. in Seminole.

WATCH: ‘It’s very gut-wrenching’: Deputies believe deadly electrocution in Seminole was accidental

‘It’s very gut-wrenching’: Deputies believe deadly electrocution in Seminole was accidental

According to the sheriff’s office, Primoris, a company subcontracted by Duke Energy, was trying to install a new power pole along Park Boulevard when the crew encountered trouble, and their machinery struck a power line…

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