Edge Hill University worker electrocuted on campus and taken to Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance
An electrician was flown to Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance after he was electrocuted on a university campus.
The man, aged in his 30s, was injured at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk while carrying out electrical infrastructure work in the Arts Centre on Saturday morning (December 6).
Ambulance and fire crews were called to the campus and the man was taken to Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance. He remains there for treatment but is expected to make a fully recovery.
A spokesperson for Edge Hill University said: "We can confirm that North West Air Ambulance and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service attended our Ormskirk campus following an incident on Saturday (December 6) at approximately 9.30am.
"An independent electrical contractor sustained injuries while carrying out planned electrical infrastructure work in the Arts Centre.
“He received immediate assistance from colleagues and emergency services and was taken to hospital, where he is receiving treatment. We understand from his employer that his injuries are expected to fully heal.
"The area was secured while Electricity North West, the contractor and the emergency services carried out their assessments. Once all checks were completed, the Fire and Rescue Service formally handed the site back to the University.
"The incident has been reported to relevant authorities in line with regulatory requirements."