Worker involved in ‘electrical contact’ that prompts power outage in Warren

Rhode Island Energy said an employee was injured at the Warren substation on Friday morning, resulting in a widespread power outage in the area.

According to officials, the worker was involved in an "electrical contact." The employee was taken to a local hospital.

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Authorities said power has been restored.