PAML BAY, Fla. — Police in Palm Bay are investigating a deadly crane accident Wednesday.
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Officers said they were called to respond after reports of an accident at a construction site near Valencia Street and San Filippo Drive.
Police said it appears a crane operator, while working in the area, may have touched the power lines.
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After possibly striking the power lines, the crane also caught fire, police said.
Power outages and street closures are ongoing in the area.
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Police confirmed one person has died, but did not give additional details.
Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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