A father of two was electrocuted on a high tension pole near Louisville, resulting in tragedy.

In a tragic turn of events, a father of two was electrocuted while working on a high tension pole near Louisville, Kentucky. The incident occurred around noon on Thursday, when the man, identified as Michael Thompson, was performing routine maintenance on the electrical infrastructure.

Thompson, who worked as an electrical lineman for a local utility company, had been working on the pole for several hours when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, Thompson was seen ascending the pole with his safety harness and equipment in place, but something went wrong as he was nearing the top.

“The exact cause of the electrocution is still under investigation, but it appears that Thompson may have inadvertently made contact with a live wire while performing his duties. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, but unfortunately, Thompson was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

“The news of Thompson’s death has sent shockwaves through the community, as he was a beloved member of the Louisville area.