Update: 3 remain hospitalized after struck by power line in Valdosta

  • Source: WALB-TV NBC 10 Albany
  • Published: 07/13/2021 04:39 PM

Two firefighters and one police officer remain hospitalized after Monday’s incident when a power line came down on Madison Highway near Dampier Street. Another firefighter was released Monday night. In a press conference at South Georgia Medical Center Tuesday morning, city leaders talked about what happened and gave updates. “One firefighter is still being observed for injuries. I did have one firefighter that suffered below the knee amputation on the scene,” said Chief Brian Boutwell with the Valdosta Fire Department. A police officer’s face was injured. Police Chief Leslie Manahan says he got up, dazed and confused. Other officers took him to the hospital after he selflessly asked for ambulances to be used for others hurt. He’s in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon. Chief Manahan and Fire Chief Boutwell say they’ve never experienced something like this in their many years of working alongside each other.



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