Crane Near Power Line Sparks Warning | Guyana News

A crane operator in Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, nearly caused a catastrophic power outage by dangerously extending his boom over a 69-kilovolt transmission line while pouring concrete. Guyana Power and Light called it “extremely hazardous,” and the operator fled before authorities arrived. This incident, still under investigation, serves as a stark warning: ignoring high-voltage lines can lead to electrocution, destroyed equipment, and widespread blackouts affecting homes, businesses, and hospitals. GPL is urging all contractors to strictly follow safety protocols, maintain safe distances, and notify them before any work near power infrastructure — because the grid is the lifeblood of the community, and one reckless move can trigger massive consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aca66816b245fc8f