Crime & Safety

Person Struck By Excavator In Falmouth

A person had to be airlifted to a Boston trauma center after being struck by an excavator in Falmouth.

FALMOUTH, MA — A person was airlifted with serious injuries after being struck by an excavator Tuesday afternoon. Around 1:15 p.m., fire officials were called to Manor Lane in Hatchville.

The person was rushed to the landing zone at Falmouth Hospital before being flown to a Boston trauma center.

Officials did not release what caused the accident. Falmouth police are investigating.

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