A tree service worker was electrocuted while on the job in northwest Harris County. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning. The worker was an employee of a tree service removal company at the time of the electrocution.
Deputies from Precinct 4 reported the incident. Further details about the electrocution are available from Precinct 4 deputies, who confirmed the incident occurred during the worker's morning shift on Wednesday.
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