Worker hospitalized after wall falls on him in Fort Lauderdale

(Video below courtesy of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)

Worker rescued from trench in Fort Lauderdale after wall collapses A construction worker was rushed to the hospital Thursday morning after a wall fell on him in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A construction worker was rushed to the hospital Thursday morning after a wall fell on him in Fort Lauderdale, first responders confirmed.

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According to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, the man was working in a trench that was about 7-feet deep, when the wall crumbled.

He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

First responders said building inspectors were on site after the accident.

No other details were immediately released.

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