Water line explosion severs Pasco worker's arm
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Via PCFR
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A construction worker was hospitalized Thursday after being injured by a high-pressure water line.
According to Pasco County Fire Rescue, the apparent accident happened at a site near Curley Road and Kiefer Road. That's outside the Knollwood Acres community north of Wesley Chapel.
The construction crew ruptured a high-pressure water line and it exploded, amputating the worker’s arm.
The worker – who was not immediately named – was flown to the hospital.
No other details were available.