An electrical worker was shocked while working on a utility pole in Pasco County, according to the officials.
- Worker made contact with live wire
- Other utility workers were able to lower him to the ground
- He was taken to Tampa General in critical condition
The incident happened Friday night in the 7000 block of Foxwood Drive.
According to officials, the 30-year-old worker’s shoulder made contact with a live wire while climbing the pole.
Fellow utility workers used the man’s safety belt to lower him to the ground. He was taken to North Bay Medical Center in New Port Richey before being flown to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition. His condition is currently unknown.
Pasco Fire Rescue reminds residents to be careful if they come in contact with live wires. If you see wires in the road, do not approach.