Construction worker unlikely to survive after falling down Queens elevator shaft: NYPD

A 45-year-old construction worker is unlikely to survive after slipping and falling down an elevator shaft at a site in Queens on Wednesday, police said.
A 45-year-old construction worker is unlikely to survive after falling down an elevator shaft at a site in Queens on Wednesday, police said. Photo credit Google Street View

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A construction worker who slipped on the job and fell down an elevator shaft in Queens on Wednesday afternoon is not expected to survive, police said.

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The 45-year-old man was carrying materials at the site at 350 St. Nicholas Avenue in Ridgewood when he slipped on a beam and fell down an elevator shaft around 3:05 p.m., according to authorities.

Police said he was transported to a local hospital, but is not likely to survive the incident.

No additional details were made available at this time.

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