Tempe construction worker rescued after being struck by a wall
TEMPE, Ariz. - A Tempe construction worker was injured on Tuesday afternoon and needed to be rescued, Tempe Fire said on March 11.
What we know:
The worker, Tempe Police say, was reportedly struck by a wall while working on a new building near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road.
Tempe, Mesa and Phoenix firefighters were on the scene for the rescue.
"The worker was safely extracted from the fourth floor by crane operators in coordination with Fire Department Technical Rescue Teams," Tempe Fire said.
The worker's injuries aren't life-threatening and was treated on scene before being taken to the hospital for further treatment.
What we don't know:
The fire department didn't detail what exactly led to the worker being injured.