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Woman electrocuted by power lines following severe storms
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A neighbor reported hearing a noise and seeing a power line on fire.
A severe storm in Charlotte, North Carolina, led to the electrocution of a 37-year-old woman. The incident occurred when a power line was knocked down in the area. Details of the event are available from local news sources.
A neighbor reported hearing a noise and seeing a power line on fire. The woman's body was found on the ground after the incident. Further information about the electrocution can be found through WBTV and Gray News, including video footage of the moments before the power line snapped.
The circumstances surrounding the woman's electrocution are not entirely clear.
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Category: local Published: July 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A severe storm in Charlotte, North Carolina, led to the electrocution of a 37-year-old woman. The incident occurred when a power line was knocked down in the area. Details of the event are available…
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