Officials with MidAmerican Energy report one person died and another was injured during an accident near Emerson, Wednesday. According to MidAmerican Spokesman Geoff Greenwood, the accident involved private contractors working for the company to restore power. Greenwood released a statement saying the crews were working to repair storm damage when the accident occurred. The names of the victims weren’t immediately released, and the incident remains under investigation. Greenwood said the company was heartbroken by what transpired, and that their thoughts are with the family and friends of both linemen.

Reports say more than 4,000 people in MidAmerican’s coverage area lost power during peak of the storms, Monday. Power to those residences and/or businesses had been restored since then.