SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. —Officials have identified a lineman who was killed and another who was injured in a utilities accident in Griffin on Wednesday afternoon, according to WSBTV.

According to officials, two Griffin linemen who were actively working on a power project were injured as a result of an equipment failure on Wednesday afternoon. City of Griffin officials identified the lineman who died as Eric Weems. Lineman Trent Granger was injured in the incident.

The current extent of Granger’s injuries is unknown at this time.

Griffin fire, police, and WellStar EMS were called to Spalding and Little Streets to respond to the scene of the tragic incident.

At this time, the street in the area of the incident is closed to through traffic.

Griffin Police Detective Richard Powell asks the public to “Please keep the Griffin Linemen and their families in your prayers at this time. Those currently without power will remain without power until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.”