Construction Worker Seriously Injured After 20-Foot Fall In Hudson Valley

A construction worker was seriously injured after falling from a second-floor roof to the first floor.

The area of the construction accident and rescue in Orange County.
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04/25/2023 1:30 p.m.

The incident took place in Orange County around 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 in the town of Highland Falls on Owens Farm Road.

According to the Highland Falls Police Chief Frank Basile, a construction worker was working on a second-floor roof when he fell 20 to 30 feet to the first-floor roof area.

The worker had to be rescued by firefighters using a basket in a technical rescue, police said.

The man was transported by helicopter to an area hospital with serious injuries, the chief said.

The department was assisted by:

Town of Highland Falls Fire Department
Highland Falls EMS
West Point Fire Department
Fort Montgomery Fire Department

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