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REGIONAL: Lineman injured in Fannin County

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FANNIN COUNTY – A linemen was injured on Tuesday afternoon after the bucket he was working in caught fire.

Lt. Frank Deater with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office said the man was forced to jump almost 30-feet to the ground after the bucket made contact with a live wire.

According to the report, the bucket couldn’t be lowered because the hydraulics were compromised.

Deater said the lineman suffered had severe burns and appeared to have broken both legs.

He was flown to Plano Medical City from the scene.

PHOTO: Trenton TX Fire Department

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