Worker suffers ‘traumatic’ injuries at Bal Harbour construction site

BAL HARBOUR, Fla. — A worker was airlifted to a hospital Thursday after suffering “traumatic” injuries at a construction site in Bal Harbour, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

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The incident was reported in the 9800 block of Collins Avenue.

Local 10 received reports that a pipe exploded in the area, but authorities have not yet confirmed that information.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, fire crews had to rescue the victim from a “confined space” before assessing their injuries.

First responders confirmed that the victim was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.

No other details were immediately released.

A Local 10 News crew is heading to the scene to gather more details.

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