HOLLISTON, Mass. (AP) — Police say a worker trimming branches in Holliston died after being severely burned when his chain saw came in contact with a power line.
Police said the man, 26, was working in a bucket truck for a commercial tree cutting company Tuesday morning when he was shocked.
Deputy Fire Chief Jim Moore said the man was in the burning bucket when firefighters arrived.
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