A crane operator has been killed by electrocution after coming into contact with a power line in Vancouver Friday morning, police confirm.
Work Safe BC said at around 10:45 a.m. they were on their way to investigate the incident at Slocan Street and 29th Avenue.
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Police say the operator was electrocuted when the crane came into contact with the power line.
It is not known what caused the deadly incident.
More to come.
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