Worker dies in American Fork crane accident


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AMERICAN FORK, Utah (AP) — Officials say a construction worker has died in a crane accident that left him crushed by a concrete wall in American Fork.

The man, who was reported to be in his 20s, died Tuesday morning. His identity has not yet been released.

Officials say the crane had been setting up a concrete wall when something went wrong and it struck an upright wall, which fell on the man.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation.

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