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Woman Dies After Fall From Crane Basket in Western Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation with her identity still withheld.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were called shortly before noon Sunday to the area of 485th Avenue and Salome Highway west of Tonopah.
  • Arizona Fire and Medical Authority assisted the Harquahala Fire District at the scene.
  • Officials said the woman was ejected from a crane basket during the incident.
  • CPR was performed, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Authorities have not released information on what led to the fall.