Crime & Safety

Worker Dies After Falling 5 Floors from Scaffolding in DC: Report

Emergency personnel performed CPR and rushed the construction worker to the hospital Wednesday evening.

WASHINGTON, DC — A construction worker has died after plummeting five floors from scaffolding in Northwest D.C. Wednesday night.

The industrial accident occurred in the 4000 block of George Avenue NW, according to the D.C. Fire and EMS official Twitter account.

The worker fell into a hole and was unconscious, according to a WJLA report, which noted that the worker passed away after being taken to the hospital.

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