For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 22, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Easton Fire Department Responds After Worker Struck By Tree

EASTON — Chief Kevin P. Partridge reports that the Easton Fire Department responded after a utility worker was injured by a falling tree this morning.

At 8:43 a.m., the Easton Fire Department received a report that a man had been injured while working near 7 Elderberry Rd.

Easton Fire Engine 5, Ladder 1, Ambulance 2 and Car 5 responded to the scene and, upon arrival, found that a man had removed himself after being initially trapped under a tree that had fallen on him.

The man was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

Further media questions about the incident should be directed to National Grid at 781-907-3980.

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