CONCORD, Mass. — A man has died in a construction accident in Concord, Massachusetts.
Police Chief Joseph O'Connor says the incident happened at the construction project at the Willard School on Powder Mill Road where crews were working to upgrade the septic system.
The Middlesex District Attorney says the 55-year-old Sutton man had been delivering pipes to the project when the accident happened.
CONCORD, MA: Fatal construction accident at Willard School on Powder Mill Road. Crews were upgrading a septic system. The accident involves a delivery truck. More details to come. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/e9ePhp4av9
— Malini Basu (@WFXTMalini) October 24, 2018
Investigators believe the man was operating the crane outside of the vehicle when an apparent mechanical failure occurred and he was struck by the equipment.
The man who hasn't yet been identified was pronounced dead at the scene.
The name of the company has not been released.
Police and OSHA are investigating.
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