Needham

Worker Injured at Construction Site in Needham

Fire crews were seen at the site using a ladder to extricate a person on a stretcher.

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A construction worker was injured Friday morning after falling into a ditch at construction site in Needham, Massachusetts.

Fire crews were seen at the town's new public safety headquarters, which are currently under construction, extricating the male worker on a stretcher.

A spokesperson for the city told NBC10 Boston the injuries did not appear to be life threatening.

The worker, who fell about 15 to 20 feet, was airlifted to a local hospital.

Further information on the person's condition or the nature of the accident were not immediately available.

This is a developing story and will be update with additional details.

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