Shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday, emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of 200th st. and Lexington Avenue, just north of Mount Pleasant, following reports of a field spraying truck entangled in a power line.
According to scanner traffic, the incident involved a sprayer truck that became stuck to an overhead power line while working near the roadway. Responding agencies included the Mount Pleasant Fire Department, the Henry County Sheriff’s Department, and Access Energy Cooperative.
Upon arrival, first responders found the driver still inside the sprayer. Out of an abundance of caution, the operator remained in the cab for over 40 minutes until Access Energy crews could safely assess and resolve the electrical hazard.
Using a bucket truck and specialized equipment, Access Energy Cooperative was able to safely disconnect the sprayer arm from the power line. Once the equipment was separated, the operator carefully backed the sprayer away and successfully lowered the boom.
No injuries were reported. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department, & Henry County Sheriff’s Department worked together to secure the road way and clear the area.
The scene was fully cleared shortly before noon. No power was reported to be affected during the accident.