Community
19-year-old seriously injured, transported by medflight, after being struck by chunk of tree
NORTON – Chief Shawn Simmons reports that the Norton Fire Department responded after part of a tree struck a tree trimmer Sunday evening.
At approximately 6:20 p.m., first responders were dispatched to 125 South Worcester St. for a report that part of a tree had fallen on a worker.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered that the tree was in the process of being cut down, and the worker, a 19-year-old man, was standing approximately 15-20 feet below when he was struck by a chunk of the tree.
The man was treated on scene by Norton Fire and was then transported by ambulance to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro where he was picked up by a medical helicopter and flown to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
The incident remains under investigation by the Norton Police Department. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was also notified of the incident.
-
Community6 years agoNational Shrine of La Salette Festival of Lights 2017 set to begin
-
Community6 years agoMassachusetts State Police looking for good home for retired dogs
-
Crime6 years agoFall River ranked most dangerous city in Massachusetts according to report
-
latest6 years agoDurfee student allegedly overdoses on marijuana
-
Community6 years agoVideo of Fall River Police goes viral
-
Causes6 years agoMissing Fall River woman found deceased
-
Crime6 years agoFall River Police add names to most wanted list
-
Causes6 years agoFall River teenager reported missing has been found
