CHARLOTTE — Two utility workers were shocked by a nearby power pole while installing Christmas lights at around noon Wednesday along Merry Mount Drive, leaving one worker seriously injured, officials said.
According to the Charlotte Fire Department, a bystander began performing CPR on the seriously injured worker until first responders arrived at the scene.
Firefighters used a defibrillator to bring the victim back to life.
The Charlotte Fire Department confirmed the second worker suffered burns to his hands during the shock.
Chopper 9 flew over the scene as emergency personnel responded.