Update: Construction Worker Hurt After Falling From Scaffolding Above Bridge In Westchester

A construction worker was hospitalized with serious injuries after falling from scaffolding over a bridge located on the Taconic State Parkway in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.

The rescue happened on the AmVets bridge on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown.
Photo Credit: *Hartsdale Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

11/09/2023 2:30 p.m.

The incident happened on Wednesday, Nov. 8 around 2:45 p.m., when first responders were sent to the AmVets bridge on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown, where a worker had suffered serious injuries after falling from scaffolding.

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According to the Hartsdale Fire Department, which helped with the response to the incident, emergency responders from Yorktown found the worker on scaffolding elevated over the bridge. Crews then used a tower ladder to access the elevated scaffolding and reach the worker.

After a successful technical rescue utilizing rescue rope systems, the worker was removed from the scaffolding and lowered to awaiting EMS units before being taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

The incident caused the northbound Taconic State Parkway in the area to be closed to traffic for several hours.

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