Men Killed by Overhead Cable; Accidental Death Verdict

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Two road workers were killed after a telescopic tower light clipped an overhead power cable carrying 20,000 volts, an inquest has heard. The hearing was told how the ground was sparking and small fires alight when the two workers were discovered at the base of the metal light, following the accident in January 2002.

The jury returned a verdict of accidental death on workers Frederick Cook, 38, and his 33-year-old colleague John Crimmins, who both worked for Newcastle-based Hatton Traffic Man... (68 more words)

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