May 09, 2025

Truck driver survives electrocution after truck hits power line

Steve Smith

Truck driver survives electrocution after truck hits power line

A truck driver was successfully rescued after a dramatic incident near Miesville, Minnesota, on Thursday morning.

The situation: Around 9:20 a.m. on May 8, the driver’s semi truck struck a power line close to a grain elevator, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The driver was electrocuted and suffered cardiac arrest.

Quick action by Dakota Electric Association workers, who were nearby, led to the power being cut, enabling the trucker to be safely removed from the burning cab.
Once removed from the truck, Dakota County Deputies used an AED, successfully reviving the driver.

Rescue efforts: Emergency responders, including the Miesville Fire Department and ambulance crews, were crucial in stabilizing the situation and providing immediate medical care.

The trucker, thankfully, was transported to a hospital in stable condition thanks to the swift response from multiple crews. Firefighters managed to contain the truck fire, preventing damage to nearby structures.

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