A man working on power lines in Sweetwater was taken to the hospital Friday after authorities said he was shocked.
According to Sweetwater Police, the incident happened around 10 a.m. A crew was working near SW 1st Street and 103rd Court, a neighborhood with businesses that border the homes.
“We were all standing here working a normal working day, and all of a sudden, we saw a huge spark like fire,” said Maria Morales, who said she watched it happen.
Witnesses said the man who was working on the power line was shocked and burned.
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Morales said her son ran over to help the man. While they started CPR, she called 911.
Police said the man was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown. The fire was quickly put out.
At last check, he was in surgery. The cause remains under investigation.
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“In the city of Sweetwater, we hope the best for this man that is unfortunately going through this now," said Sweetwater Mayor Jose "Pepe" Diaz.
Some businesses and homes were without power. The area is expected to remain closed for a few hours.
“Now we don’t have any electricity. We can’t work ... we are very very worried about him. What’s going to happen to him?" Morales said.
