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Utility Pole Collapse Kills Man in Minnesota | Minneapolis News
A tragic accident in Hopkins, Minnesota, claimed the life of a 31-year-old man when a utility pole collapsed onto his vehicle — and authorities have confirmed he didn’t hit it. Xcel Energy says the pole was recently inspected and met safety standards, though they haven’t disclosed when or how old it was. With Minnesota’s average poles nearing 54 years — older than Xcel’s typical lifespan — the incident raises urgent questions about aging infrastructure and how to prevent future tragedies as investigators race to uncover what caused the collapse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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