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Man dies after storm hits cable Man dies after storm hits cable
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A man has died after apparently coming into contact with a fallen electricity cable in Devon.A man has died after apparently coming into contact with a fallen electricity cable in Devon.
The man, aged in his 60s, was out walking his dog and is thought to have brushed against a cable that came down in stormy weather.The man, aged in his 60s, was out walking his dog and is thought to have brushed against a cable that came down in stormy weather.
Emergency services were called to the field behind Warren Close, in Wembury at 1245 GMT on Monday.Emergency services were called to the field behind Warren Close, in Wembury at 1245 GMT on Monday.
The coroner and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed. Western Power Distribution is investigating.The coroner and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed. Western Power Distribution is investigating.
Thunder and hail
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area has been closed off and residents asked to keep away.The area has been closed off and residents asked to keep away.
A Western Power Distribution spokesman said the death was "very sad".
A thunder and hail storm was passing over the area at the time.A thunder and hail storm was passing over the area at the time.
As a result of the incident power to 1,400 customers was lost and later restored to all but 70 homes.