16th and Massachusetts Ave, NW photo by Kris Carlson
Kris reports: “Major construction accident at the Australian Embassy. At least one stretcher and a lot of flashing lights”
Photo by DC Fire & EMS
“MPD reports westbound 1600 Block of Massachusetts Avenue NW is closed due to fire department activity. Please use an alternate route.”
DC Fire & EMS reported around 8:30am:
“Update construction accident 16th St. & Mass. Ave NW. 2 workers struck by a large pipe & suffering critical injuries. Both are being carried out of excavation by #DCsBravest and will be transported to trauma facility.”
Update construction accident 16th St. & Mass. Ave NW. 2 workers struck by a large pipe & suffering critical injuries. Both are being carried out of excavation by #DCsBravest and will be transported to trauma facility. pic.twitter.com/lQzHhbTyWS
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 4, 2020
“Update: both workers are unconscious. An additional medic unit has been requested.”
“Construction accident 16th St & Mass. Ave NW. 2 injured workers. No entrapment. #DCsBravest on scene.”
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