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Construction worker injured in Rockford accident, emergency crews respond

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Emergency crews helped free a crane operator at Brynwood Square who was injured while lifting debris on Tuesday afternoon.

First responders were called to the scene in the 2500 block of N. Mulford Road around 2:08 p.m. to free the worker.

Authorities said the victim was using a crane to excavate a metal truss from the roof of the building when it fell, pierced the cabin, and trapped him inside.

First responders said it took nearly an hour to rescue him, and added that the worker could have easily been killed.

He was taken to a local hospital and is said to be in stable condition.

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