Mar 15 • 04:06 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway NRK

Man critically injured after possible fall from power mast

A man in his 40s is in critical condition after falling from a power mast in Rakkestad, Norway.

A man in his 40s was transported to Ullevål Hospital with critical injuries following an incident near Sarpsborgveien in Rakkestad, Østfold, during the early hours of Sunday. Authorities were alerted at around 2:30 AM after a local resident reported someone at their door asking for help, which led the police to the injured man, who was found with head and burn injuries on his body and clothing. According to Operation Leader Ronny Hellerud Samuelsen, preliminary investigations suggest the man had climbed a power mast related to the railway and subsequently fell. The circumstances leading to his ascent remain unknown. As the police have initiated an investigation into the incident, they are working to uncover the sequence of events that led to the fall. The local police's efforts to understand the reasons behind this dangerous action could have implications for safety regulations around power infrastructure in the area. The incident highlights potential risks that individuals may take in proximity to electrical installations, leading to calls for more education on safety around such areas.

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