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Thu Feb 25, 2021, 07:14 AM Feb 2021

2 Killed in 'Tragic' Construction Accident in Boston

Last edited Thu Feb 25, 2021, 09:21 AM - Edit history (2)

Hat tip, WBZ

BOSTON

2 Killed in ‘Tragic' Construction Accident in Boston

The incident occurred around 8 a.m. in the city's Financial District

By Staff Reports • Published February 24, 2021 • Updated on February 25, 2021 at 12:03 am

wo people were killed in a construction accident in Boston's Financial District on Wednesday morning, official said.

Police said they were called to the area of 190 High St. around 8 a.m. for a report of two people who had been struck by a motor vehicle. Officials said two men were reportedly struck by a dump truck and fell into a trench.

Upon arrival, police said they located a construction site and then located the bodies of the two men in a trench. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

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