A utility worker was electrocuted Monday while on the job in Covington, authorities confirmed.
The man was working on a power line on Dixie Road about 10 a.m. when he was electrocuted and fell, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 2 Action News.
No other details were released.
The road is blocked while authorities investigate the incident.
We’re working to learn more.
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In other news:
One local police department wants to use radar, cameras and automatic license plate readers near schools.
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