The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an
industrial accident in the 700 block of Wythe Street. On Wednesday, October 19,
2016, around 7:30 a.m., a crane struck a live electrical wire at a construction
site. The wire fell, striking a 44-year-old male construction worker. The
victim suffered electrical burns and was transported to a local hospital.
He is in critical but stable condition.
Detectives continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Loren King at 703.746.6689.
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