HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A construction worker was rushed to the hospital Thursday after a tree fell on him in Huntersville, police say.
They said the man was helping to clear a site along Vanstory Drive when the accident happened.
He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
1 of 2: Police scene in Huntersville. They say construction worker was clearing site & tree fell on him. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/jiFGcQZQ3l
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2 of 2: Police say he has life-threatening injuries. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/yK6yFA2xq1
— Jason Stoogenke (@action9) December 29, 2016
Police said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will help investigate the accident.
The man’s name has not been released.
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