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Worker rescued from uptown Charlotte construction site

The crane at the construction site was used to lower the worker safely to the ground, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A construction worker was safely rescued from an uptown Charlotte construction site Tuesday, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

Crews used the construction crane at the site to lower the worker to the ground.

Around 12:30 p.m., the Charlotte Fire Department responded to what they described as a "high angle rescue" at the construction site in the 500 block of North College Street, which is located between 8th and 9th street near First Ward Park.

A photo from the scene showed a construction site featuring a crane and a building under-construction.

The unidentified worker suffered serious injuries, according to Medic. The individual was transported to Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center for treatment.

The cause of the incident was not disclosed.

Credit: Charlotte Fire Department

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