AUSTIN, Texas — One person died following an electrocution at a downtown Austin construction site Friday afternoon, according to the Austin Firefighters Association.
Firefighters responded to the scene on Oct. 9, where two people were located near live electrical lines, creating hazardous conditions for rescuers.
According to the association, Austin Energy crews had to de-energize the electrical line before firefighters could safely access the individuals.
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When the initial utility truck proved insufficient for the operation, a larger truck was dispatched with a police escort to expedite its arrival. Austin firefighters then used a ladder truck and bucket to reach both individuals.
Despite the rescue efforts, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Austin-Travis County EMS evaluated the second person, who did not require transportation to a hospital.
Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the electrocution and the identity of the deceased were not immediately available.