Philadelphia

Construction Worker Falls Down Elevator Shaft in Northern Liberties

A construction worker was rescued Tuesday afternoon after falling nearly two stories down an elevator shaft in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood, fire officials said.

The 15-20 foot fall took place inside an apartment complex under construction at 2nd and Widely streets around 12:30 p.m., officials said.

Firefighters were able to quickly remove him from the building's basement and take him to a waiting ambulance.

No word yet on his condition.

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