Ohio Construction Worker Rescued from Huge Culvert

CINCINNATI --

A construction worker is recovering after an accident at a Symmes Township work site.

Firefighters said the victim was working in a culvert pipe under Montgomery Road near Seven Gables Road. Officials said the culvert was 14-feet in diameter and almost 250 feet long.

Investigators said the worker was struck in the chest with a metal pipe. Paramedics said his injuries were not life-threatening.

Fire crews said they had to raise the victim out of the pipe with a rope system. Firefighters said the process was difficult because of the snow and ice.

The victim was taken to Bethesda North Hospital.

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