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Crime & Safety

One Worker Injured in Crane Accident Behind Stop & Shop

The accident involves a construction crane being used on the Moses Wheeler Bridge replacement.

A worker is reported hurt in a crane accident at the construction of the new Moses Wheeler Bridge, the in .

The Connecticut Post reports that the crane operator, who was operating the crane that toppled over, was taken to an area hospital, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

The accident occurred around 9 a.m. this morning under the I-95 overpass behind the Stratford Stop and Shop at 200 East Main Street.

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This morning's crane collapse is the second in the last four months at the location. A , which resulted in a minor fuel spill.

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