Concrete mixer driver suffers severe burns in electrocution accident caused by crow

A concrete mixer truck driver in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, sustained severe burns in an electrocution accident while operating his vehicle.

The incident occurred around 11:52 a.m. on the previous day in Songhyeon-ri, Sowon-myeon. The driver, identified only as a man in his 70s, was electrocuted when a broken 22,900-volt power line fell onto his truck. He was reportedly conscious and had a pulse following the accident but suffered fourth-degree burns.

Authorities suspect the accident began when a crow landed on a high-voltage wire on a nearby utility pole, creating a spark. The broken wire then fell, making contact with the top of the concrete mixer truck as it passed by, allowing high-voltage electricity to flow into the vehicle. The electrical surge reportedly caused the truck's tires to explode.

The driver was transported by helicopter to a hospital for treatment. While his injuries are severe, his life is reportedly not in danger. The charred remains of a crow were found at the scene, further supporting the theory of how the accident unfolded.