Power line contact cited in death

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Published: September 25, 2014

Saskatchewan officials are investigating a fatal farm accident near Coleville, Sask.

The incident occurred on the afternoon of Sept. 15 as a five-person crew built grain bins on the farm.

According to RCMP, a crane came into contact with a power line during construction and an employee of a Shellbrook, Sask., construction company was electrocuted.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene but were unable to revive the 23-year-old individual, identified as Kelly Bruce Rolston of Mayview, Sask.

According to RCMP, the provincial Occupational Health and Safety office is now investigating the incident.

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