One transported in critical condition, another injured after Layton electrocution incident

LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — One person was transported in critical condition and another sustained non-life-threatening injuries following an electrocution incident outside of a Layton residence.

Layton firefighters responded to the home around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21. Authorities reported that a brother and sister, who operate a gutter cleaning company, were working on a home’s gutters when their ladder made contact with a power line, electrocuting both.

Upon arrival, firefighters immediately began life-saving efforts on the man, who was found in critical condition. Medics arrived shortly after and transported him to the University of Utah Medical Center by helicopter. Authorities did not specify whether the sister, who suffered burns to her hands, was transported…

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