Construction worker extricated from flipped heavy machinery

TACOMA, WA – A construction worker needed to be extricated from a piece of heavy machinery that had rolled on its side on the 2900 block of E. Alexander Ave.

Firefighters are on scene of a heavy rescue incident in the 2900 blk of E. Alexander Ave. One occupant has been extricated from a vehicle that flipped over and transported to an area hospital in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/kWwWevhtzT

— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) September 2, 2020

Tacoma Fire reported the incident via Twitter around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The victim was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Officials have not confirmed how the vehicle flipped.

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