Spencer, NC (December 15, 2018) – In Spencer, police say that a worker lost their life in a fatal accident that took place at a Norfolk Southern Railroad site this morning.
The accident took place around 11:30 a.m. at the site off of Salisbury Avenue. The accident took place in the area of the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
At the time, the worker was moving a load of scrap metal when it suddenly fell on top of him and crushed him. The load impacted him so forcefully that he was crushed between two large metal pieces.
The worker, whose name has not yet been released, lost his life at the scene of the accident.
Police at Norfolk Southern continue their investigation of the accident at this time.
Accidents in construction and work zones happen every day across the country. If you have lost somebody close to you due to one of these accidents, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to you at this time as you find out how to move forward.
Fatal Accident in North Carolina
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