In Glen Head, a tragic incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a 34-year-old landscaper was fatally electrocuted. The incident took place on Salem Way, where he was engaging in tree-trimming activities. The Nassau County police reported the accident after the man, whose identity is not disclosed, came into contact with a live power line.
The victim was operating a chain saw to cut a branch at a construction site just before 4:15 p.m. when the electrocution occurred. During this dangerous occurrence, a 51-year-old colleague attempted to rescue him but unfortunately sustained injuries in the process.
First respondents pronounced the landscaper dead at the scene. The co-worker who suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the attempted rescue was immediately dispatched to a nearby medical facility. The current condition of the injured worker has not been detailed by officials.
Authorities have not provided further details surrounding this tragic event. The incident is under investigation, and no additional information has been furnished by the Nassau County police at this time.
Source: Newsday
