A construction worker's life was cut short Wednesday after a tragic incident at a West Philadelphia work site, where he was fatally electrocuted and fell from a ladder, as reported by police. The 49-year-old man was working along the 6500 block of Lansdowne Avenue when the accident occurred just after 12 p.m., leading to severe injuries that resulted in his death, NBC Philadelphia confirmed.

After the electrocution incident, the man was rushed to Lankenau Hospital, despite the efforts of the medical staff, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, the details which were relayed by PHL17. The identity of the worker has not been released to the public at the time of reporting, police are continuing with their investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding this fatal event.

Currently, officials are investing a great deal of effort in investigating the exact cause behind the incident, as prematurely assigning fault or reason before all data is examined would be a disservice to due process. The construction site, which is now under the scrutiny of several safety agencies, might hold insights into not only this specific case but the broader dangers inherent within the trade, a fact highlighted by the ongoing updates from 6ABC.

More information is expected to be released following the conclusion of the ongoing investigation.