Vermont State Police are investigating after a line worker was seriously injured on the job in Arlington

Vermont State Police are investigating after a line worker was seriously injured on the job in Arlington. Thursday, 44-year-old Jonathan Abner of Ohio, touched an energized power line while working. Police say he suffered serious injuries including burns. Crews took Abner to a hospital in Boston for treatment – where police say he is in critical but stable condition. Abner is employed by Northline Utilities, which was performing contract work for Green Mountain Power.