Crime & Safety
ID Of Worker Killed In Westborough Accident Released
The identity of a worker killed when a semi-trailer fell on him Wednesday has been released, according to reports.
WESTBOROUGH, MA — The identity of a worker killed in a Wednesday accident in Westborough has been released. The man was identified as Pablo Franciso Otano Aponte, 28, of Worcester, NBC 10 Boston reported.
Crews responded to the report of a worker trapped at 4400 Computer Drive shortly before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The man was working on a semi-trailer when he died due to what the Worcester District Attorney's Office said was a "tragic accident," according to NBC 10 Boston.
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Crews attempted to save the man's life but he was ultimately pronounced dead, Boston 25 News reported. He had been trapped under a 53-foot trailer filled with water bottles.
Multiple fire engines remained at the scene of the accident throughout the morning, WHDH 7-News reported.
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The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration along with state and local police are investigating the incident.
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