Two people were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, after an electrocution incident involving energized copper at a Mesa construction site Tuesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 2:41 p.m. at a building near Tahoe Avenue and Avery Street, west of Mesa Gateway Airport. According to the Mesa Fire Department, a crew was in the process of removing copper wiring when it was discovered that the metal was still energized.
Emergency responders transported both victims to a local hospital. Authorities confirmed that one individual remains in critical condition, while the second person sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The site was secured, and officials are investigating the incident to determine the cause. The Mesa Fire Department continues to assess the scene to ensure safety protocols are followed, and no additional hazards remain. Further details on the incident are pending as officials gather more information.