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Falling Power Line causes Deaths and Injuries at Carnival Parade

The tragedy has prompted the government to take steps to avoid another high-voltage power line incident. It will first form an inter-agency commission to investigate and produce a report. Minister of Communications Rotchild Junior said the government would conduct a safety inspection of all overhead high-tension cables to protect homes and people riding in traffic. The government also wants to draw up a plan to update the EDH, Haiti's state utility company. Junior added from here on out all large outdoor celebrations would be required to pass a public safety inspection.

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