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Workers Injured in Construction Accident

Workers Injured in Construction Accident - Friday, October 12, 2007 at 4:12PM EST

Reported by: Candice Grossklaus
Friday, Oct 12, 2007 @04:12pm EST
SELINSGROVE, SNYDER COUNTY- At least four construction workers are recovering after an accident while on the job.

It happened around 9:00 Friday morning at the Saint Pius Church construction site on Belmar Avenue in Selinsgrove.

Rescue crews say at least four workers were badly injured when they were knocked down nearly 20 feet to the ground and pinned under heavy industrial trusses.

Rescue crews say two of the men were flown to Geisinger while two others were taken by ambulance.