Three Electrocuted in Harrington with Two Flyouts

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

On Wednesday September 11, 2024 at 12:10 hours the Harrington Fire Company, Kent County EMS and Delaware State Police Aviation were dispatched to Dorman St. in Harrington for a report of an electrocution.   While responding units were advised there was multiple subjects electrocuted.  Additional units were requested bringing additional units from Kent County EMS, Sussex County EMS, Felton Fire Company EMS and two additional aviation units.  Engine 50-4 was clearing an Automatic Fire Alarm on South Dupont Hwy. and made the response as well.  Once on scene it was confirmed that three subjects had been electrocuted and all three were Priority one patients and one was in cardiac arrest.  Delaware State Police Aviation Trooper 2 and Trooper 4 both landed at the Harrington Fire Co. and transported two of the patients to local hospitals and one patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The third aviation unit from LifeNet was cancelled prior to arrival.  The incident is being investigated by the Harrington Police Department, Delmarva Power and OSHA.  

UNITS ON SCENE:  Engine 50-4, Ambulances B-50, C-50, B-48, Utility 50-9, Kent County EMS (KM-5, KM-8 and KM-10), Sussex County EMS (Medic 101), DSP Aviation (Trooper 2 and Trooper 4), Harrington PD and Fire Police.  

OFFICER IN CHARGE:  EMS Supervisor Dale Breeding

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