Man injured when he is shocked by, falls from utility pole near Ohio University

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — A video circulating on social media shows a man fall from the top of a utility pole after being shocked by one of the wires.

The five-second video shows the man reach the top of the pole, followed by sparks, at which point he tumbles head over feet to the ground.

Police have not released any information as to the identity of the victim or his condition.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.