A Rayne city employee was hospitalized after being shocked while working at an Entergy substation Thursday morning, according to city officials.
The incident happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. at the Entergy substation near Third Street. LUS crews were seen at the site after emergency responders worked to assist the injured employee.
Rayne Mayor Chuck Robichaux said the employee, a city lineman, was working on the electrical grid and using a ladder when the incident occurred. The accident also caused the city to lose power for several hours…