Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Westchester

A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck.

The rescue happened at the old United Hospital property in Port Chester at 999 High St. — The rescue happened at the old United Hospital property in Port Chester at 999 High St.
Photo Credit: *Port Chester Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

06/24/2024 9:30 a.m.

The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department.

Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital without further incident.

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