Power line death case
Tuesday 26th January 2010, 11:32AM GMT.
Scottish Power has denied failing to ensure the health and safety of a Shropshire man who died after being struck by a power cable which came loose in high winds.
Simon Lines, 20, of Prees, was standing on the A49 Whitchurch Road on January 2, 2007 warning motorists of the sagging cable when a lorry knocked it to the ground. It was hit by another vehicle and whipped round the head of Mr Lines.
At Shrewsbury Crown Court Scottish Power UK Plc denied safety charges. The case was adjourned until November 2.
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