Crane falls over high voltage wires and causes an explosion in the electricity grid in Manaus

Crane topples over high voltage wires in Manaus A crane topples over high voltage wires and causes an explosion in the power grid this Sunday (16), in Industrial District I, in Manaus. The accident happened in a company parking lot and left the driver of the vehicle injured. According to the Amazonas Military Fire Department (CBMAM), the crane fell towards the avenue's poles and hit the wiring. The impact caused an explosion in the electrical network. The driver was treated at the scene and taken by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). No information was released about his health status. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp Firefighters remained in the area to secure the perimeter due to a fuel leak in the crane. In a statement, Âmbar Energia reported that the accident was caused by a crane that was providing service to a customer, without any connection with the company. The company also stated that it is acting urgently to restore energy supply in the region. Crane fell onto high voltage wires in a company parking lot in Manaus. Disclosure/CBMAM