FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Two individuals have been electrocuted, according to Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth.

Emergency personnel responded to the 1000 block of Washington Avenue after receiving a 9-1-1 call of two men lying on the ground after an aluminum ladder hit an electrical line.

A medical helicopter was requested to transport one of the patients to a Columbus area trauma center.

Officials have not released any additional details.

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