November 27, 2012

Two roofers hospitalized after scaffold hits West End power line

By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer

PORTLAND — Two men were hospitalized after the scaffolding they were on touched a power line Tuesday morning.

Rescue workers were called to 71 Brackett St., in Portland's West End, just before 11 a.m. Both men, who were part of a roofing crew, were conscious when firefighters arrived. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.

 
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