Two people have suffered an electrical shock in Mt. Vernon. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:
It happened at about 10:40 Monday morning at the intersection of 2nd and Park streets.
Authorities say the two were painting an electrical tower when they were shocked by electricity.
One of them was airlifted to an Evansville hospital.
The other was transported by ground ambulance.
There was no word on the seriousness of their injuries.
Their names have not been released.
The incident knocked out power to nearby customers in Mt. Vernon.
An investigation continues.