PALM BAY, Fla. – A crane operator was killed Wednesday when the heavy machinery touched a power line and caught fire, according to Palm Bay police.
The Palm Bay Police Department said officers responded to the area of Valencia Street and San Filippo Drive.
Police said the crane caught fire and caused power outages in the area.
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No other details have been released.
An investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.
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