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An elderly West Virginia couple, Michelle-Lael Norsworthy and Frank Foreaker, are in crisis after a cement truck tore down their home’s electrical line—leaving them without power for over a week and forcing Frank, who depends on a CPAP machine, to stay in a hotel. The truck, from Pavement Solutions, struck their house, snapping the mast and plunging them into darkness. Though the company initially apologized, they later backed out of repairs, citing high costs—leaving the couple stranded and vulnerable. They argue the low-hanging line should’ve been visible, especially on rural roads, and now face mounting stress as utility companies and the pavement firm remain silent. Their story underscores the urgent risks faced by seniors with medical needs when infrastructure fails and support vanishes.

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