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Des Moines man critically injured by live power line

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August 19th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Des Moines, Iowa)A Des Moines man was critically injured on Monday evening after he came into contact with a live power line in the Beaverdale neighborhood.

According to the Des Moines Police Department, first responders were sent to the 3400 block of 48th Place shortly before 5 p.m. When DMPD arrived, they found a 49-year-old man with critical injuries. Police say the scene has been secured and 48th Place is closed between Urbandale and Euclid avenues.

MidAmerican Energy is at the scene investigating the circumstances. The company’s outage page reports around 1,000 customers without power as of 6:05 p.m.