2 electrocuted, killed after attempting to steal from power substation, Gainesville police say
By WSBTV.com News Staff
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Two suspected thieves are now dead after police said they tried to steal from a power substation.
According to Gainesville police, around 3:00 a.m., emergency crews were called to the 2100 block of Atlanta Highway about a transformer fire.
Once crews arrived, they reportedly found two men dead from apparent electrocution.
The investigation revealed that the pair trespassed, broke into a fenced area, and tried to steal from a power substation. They were then electrocuted and killed.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a substation is a high-voltage electric system facility. It is used to switch generators, equipment, and circuits or lines in and out of a system.
Investigators are working to identify the men.