Four injured during construction accident in Bristol

  • Source: WLNE-TV ABC 6 New Bedford
  • Published: 08/20/2024 08:49 AM

Four construction workers were in the hospital after officials said they fell while trying to raise roof rafters. It happened Monday evening at the site of a new home construction off of Clam Shell Road. According to the Bristol fire chief, workers were attempting to raise a section of roof rafters when it fell over causing all four of them to fall to the ground. The four individuals were transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where the exact extent of their injuries are unknown at this time. Bristol Police and the town Building Official are investigating the incident further.



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