Operator seriously injured as a Kato truck crane boom lowered suddenly onto power lines in Germany

A Felbermayr crane operator was seriously injured as the Kato truck crane’s boom reportedly lowered suddenly onto power lines in Germany.

380 kilovolt power line fried the operator cab and caused extensive damage to the crane. The operator was flown by air Graz Regional Hospital.

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