Electrified on a construction site, a craftsman in absolute emergency in Morbihan

A dramatic work accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the town of Bohal in Morbihan, reports

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While working on the construction site of a garage, a 40-year-old bricklayer was electrified by a high-voltage line.

According to the first elements, the metal bar he held in his hands would have touched a line of 20,000 volts.

Seriously burned to the hands and feet, the victim was transported in absolute emergency by helicopter to the University Hospital of Nantes.

His vital prognosis is engaged.

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