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Officials respond to worksite after crane makes contact with active power line; no injuries reported

The scene of the accident (KPRC 2)

First responders rushed to the scene of a construction site after a crane accidentally made contact with an active power line.

The accident happened at a worksite near the intersection of Old Spanish Trl. and Staffordshire Blvd in Houston’s southside.

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Officials with the Houston Fire Department tell KPRC 2 that, although the machinery was charged when the collision occurred, no injuries were sustained.

The scene is active, and we are still working to figure out if there was any damage to the equipment.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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