ORLANDO, Fla. — Two construction workers were rescued after they were stuck 40 feet in the air in a bucket truck, the Orange County Fire Rescue said.
The workers were trapped after they hit a transmission line with their bucket truck, firefighters said.
Officials said the incident happened at 2500 Consulate Drive.
PHOTOS: 2 construction workers trapped in bucket truck 40 feet in the air
Firefighters said the line was still charged and there were wires touching the bucket.
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There was a fireball that hit a lower line, but no one was hurt, according to a spokesperson.
Officials said the two construction workers are OK.
No other details were available.
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Technical rescue at 2500 Consulate Drive. 2 construction workers hit a transmission line with their bucket truck. Stuck 40 feet up. Line still charged. Extended operation. Duke energy 1 hour out. PIO on Scene. Media staging on Consulate. pic.twitter.com/nQ8NDtpoW9
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) June 8, 2021
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