HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Two suspected thieves are now dead after police said they tried to steal from a power substation.
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According to Gainesville police, around 3:00 a.m., emergency crews were called to the 2100 block of Atlanta Highway about a transformer fire.
Once crews arrived, they reportedly found two men dead from apparent electrocution.
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The investigation revealed that the pair trespassed, broke into a fenced area, and tried to steal from a power substation. They were then electrocuted and killed.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a substation is a high-voltage electric system facility. It is used to switch generators, equipment, and circuits or lines in and out of a system.
Investigators are working to identify the men.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Gainesville Police Department at 770-534-5252.
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