Crane Operator Hurt After Construction Accident
WAITE PARK -- A construction worker was hurt after the crane he was operating tipped over.
The incident happened at about 2:15 p.m. yesterday at 1500 Highway 23 West in Waite Park.
Waite Park police chief Dave Bentrud says a crane was moving a light pole when it tipped over with the operator inside.
Bentrud says the operator sustained a head injury, but was conscious and responsive. He was taken to St. Cloud hospital for his injuries.
It is unknown what caused the crane to tip over.