Police: 8-year-old in critical condition after touching downed power line in Warren
WARREN, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Police say an 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after touching a downed power line on Tuesday in Warren.
The incident at about 9:14 a.m. on Touepher Street following heavy rainfall Monday in Southeast Michigan.
Police who witnessed the incident ran to the child to provide aid.
Authorities say the 8-year-old was transported to the hospital by the Warren police. His 10-year-old brother, who was also injured, was transported by Warren fire personnel.
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