Crime & Safety

DC Construction Worker Falls 8 Stories, Dies: Report

The workers reportedly was at a construction site in Northeast when he plummeted to his death.

WASHINGTON, DC — A construction worker has died after falling eight stories on Thursday in Northeast, according to a report.

Fox 5 DC reports that the accident happened at a construction site on N Street NE shortly after 2 p.m.

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating.

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