<p>Three people were killed after a power line fell onto a vehicle in the US state of Oregon, on Wednesday (Jan 17) while a two-year-old toddler in diapers survived after a witness retrieved the child from the site,&nbsp;said the&nbsp;local officials.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>About the incident</strong></h2>

<p>The incident took place in northeast Portland around 11:45 am (local time).&nbsp;A spokesperson for Portland Fire and Rescue, Rick Graves, who was present at the scene said a fallen tree branch brought the power line on&nbsp;top of an SUV&nbsp;when the two adults and the teen were inside the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials speculate that the occupants of the car got scared after the power line was downed and tried to leave the vehicle but got electrocuted after stepping on the wet ground.</p>

<p>“In all likelihood, had they stayed in the vehicle, we might not have been having this conversation,” said Graves</p>

<p>The bodies of both the adults and the teenager were found about eight metres from the car, said the local fire official.</p>

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<p>The deaths are also being linked to the severe winter storms and subfreezing temperatures that have affected millions of Americans over the past few days.</p>

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<p>The local fire official also warned that people should never approach downed wires, and if a power line lands on their vehicle, stay in the vehicle and call for help unless there is an “imminent danger.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Once you drop your feet onto the ground, you become part of that electrical current,” said Graves.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Two-year-old rescued</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report by KGW television, a neighbour took the toddler from the arms of one of the bodies before paramedics arrived.</p>

<p>“In my mind I’m just thinking, ‘I have to get this baby.’ That’s the only thing I was thinking. I have to get this baby,” said the neighbour, who asked to remain unidentified. The two-year-old was later taken to a hospital.</p>

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<p>Daniel Buck, who lives just a few steps from the site of the incident, told the Associated Press that he heard an explosion and then saw a person running out of a car with a downed power line lying on top in flames.</p>

<p>“All of them were making contact with the live wire, so nobody could touch them to help,” said Buck. “It was just terrible.”</p>

<p>Portland transportation officials asked people to stay off the roads through Thursday (Jan 18) morning, and numerous school districts cancelled classes for a third straight day amid safety concerns.</p>

<p>At least 10 deaths, including the three in Oregon, and seven others due to fallen trees and suspected hypothermia have been linked to the ongoing snowstorm.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Three people were killed after a power line fell onto a vehicle in the US state of Oregon, on Wednesday (Jan 17) while a two-year-old toddler in diapers survived after a witness retrieved the child from the site, said the local officials.

Three people were killed after a power line fell onto a vehicle in the US state of Oregon, on Wednesday (Jan 17) while a two-year-old toddler in diapers survived after a witness retrieved the child from the site, said the local officials. About the incident The incident took place in northeast Portland around 11:45 am (local time). A spokesperson for Portland Fire and Rescue, Rick Graves, who was present at the scene said a fallen tree branch brought the power line on top of an SUV when the two adults and the teen were inside the car. Officials speculate that the occupants of the car got scared after the power line was downed and tried to leave the vehicle but got electrocuted after stepping on the wet ground. “In all likelihood, had they stayed in the vehicle, we might not have been having this conversation,” said Graves The bodies of both the adults and the teenager were found about eight metres from the car, said the local fire official. WATCH | Major winter storm slams US with power outages The deaths are also being linked to the severe winter storms and subfreezing temperatures that have affected millions of Americans over the past few days. ALSO READ | US winter storm: Millions face below-zero temperatures amid dangerous Arctic freeze The local fire official also warned that people should never approach downed wires, and if a power line lands on their vehicle, stay in the vehicle and call for help unless there is an “imminent danger.” “Once you drop your feet onto the ground, you become part of that electrical current,” said Graves. Two-year-old rescued According to a report by KGW television, a neighbour took the toddler from the arms of one of the bodies before paramedics arrived. “In my mind I’m just thinking, ‘I have to get this baby.’ That’s the only thing I was thinking. I have to get this baby,” said the neighbour, who asked to remain unidentified. The two-year-old was later taken to a hospital. ALSO READ | US to face brutal Arctic blast, temperatures likely to drop to minus 30s Daniel Buck, who lives just a few steps from the site of the incident, told the Associated Press that he heard an explosion and then saw a person running out of a car with a downed power line lying on top in flames. “All of them were making contact with the live wire, so nobody could touch them to help,” said Buck. “It was just terrible.” Portland transportation officials asked people to stay off the roads through Thursday (Jan 18) morning, and numerous school districts cancelled classes for a third straight day amid safety concerns. At least 10 deaths, including the three in Oregon, and seven others due to fallen trees and suspected hypothermia have been linked to the ongoing snowstorm. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Three killed after power line falls on vehicle in Oregon, two-year-old saved

<p>A major winter storm slammed the United States on Tuesday. Heavy snow and freezing rain hit the Northern Plains, while thunderstorms and destructive tornadoes pounded the South. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across parts of Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Twisters were also spotted near Grapevine, Texas and west of Shreveport, Louisiana.</p>

<p>Several people were injured in Texas and buildings were damaged due to the storms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A tornado near Grapevine damaged several buildings and led to road accidents in Wise, Parker and Jack counties, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries.</p>

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<p>“You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said in a warning issued at 3:45 p.m. central time.</p>

<p>Over 70 flights had to be cancelled, while nearly 800 others were delayed due to the storms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This storm system will continue to produce numerous, widespread, and impactful weather hazards from the Rockies to the East Coast,” the service said in its forecast.</p>

<p>Classes were cancelled across the Dakotas, Colorado and Nebraska due to blizzard-like conditions. Some spots in the four-state area were expecting two feet (61 cm) of snow and winds of 60 miles per hour (97 kmph) throughout the next two days, the NWS said.</p>

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A major winter storm slammed the United States on Tuesday. Heavy snow and freezing rain hit the Northern Plains, while thunderstorms and destructive tornadoes pounded the South.

A major winter storm slammed the United States on Tuesday. Heavy snow and freezing rain hit the Northern Plains, while thunderstorms and destructive tornadoes pounded the South. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across parts of Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Twisters were also spotted near Grapevine, Texas and west of Shreveport, Louisiana. Several people were injured in Texas and buildings were damaged due to the storms. A tornado near Grapevine damaged several buildings and led to road accidents in Wise, Parker and Jack counties, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. × “You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible,” the National Weather Service (NWS) said in a warning issued at 3:45 p.m. central time. Over 70 flights had to be cancelled, while nearly 800 others were delayed due to the storms. “This storm system will continue to produce numerous, widespread, and impactful weather hazards from the Rockies to the East Coast,” the service said in its forecast. Classes were cancelled across the Dakotas, Colorado and Nebraska due to blizzard-like conditions. Some spots in the four-state area were expecting two feet (61 cm) of snow and winds of 60 miles per hour (97 kmph) throughout the next two days, the NWS said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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