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West Pecos Way Tucson closed due to downed power line

KVOA · last updated

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — A construction worker has died and another is hospitalized following an industrial accident involving a power line on Tucson’s northside.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident occurred on Pecos Way around 8:12 a.m. while work was underway.

Investigators described the situation as an industrial accident. The condition of the hospitalized worker is currently unknown.

“There is a power line down. It’s a very long power line it takes up a pretty large trunk here on Pecos Way,” said an investigator.

Authorities have not yet released details on how the workers were injured but confirmed the seriousness of the situation.

Pecos Way is closed between Lambert Lane and Thornydale Road until further notice.

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