Men shocked while working on Naples power pole in critical condition

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NAPLES, Fla. Two construction workers shocked while working on a power pole remained in critical condition Friday afternoon, according to North Collier Fire Rescue.

The men were injured Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Livingston Road, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

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One patient remains at North Collier Hospital and the other patient was transported to a burn center, North Collier Fire Rescue said.

No further information was immediately available.

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