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UI worker injured in manhole accident

Updated: Friday, 07 Sep 2012, 4:59 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 07 Sep 2012, 4:59 PM EDT

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) -- A United Illuminating worker was taken to the hospital after being injured while working in a manhole in Bridgeport Friday.

A UI spokesman said a member of an underground crew had electrical contact while in a a manhole on Main St.

Other workers performed CPR on the worker, identified as 42-year-old Al Cook, prior to EMT's arriving.

Cook was brought out of the manhole and taken to St. Vincent's Hospital.

Cook is in critical condition.

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