Worker pierced by rebar rescued in Miami

    Aug. 28, 2023
    Worker was treated at the site and taken to a local hospital.
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    Emergency vehicle

    A worker fell onto a piece of rebar, which pierced his torso. Rescue workers were about to treat the worker on site, according to local news reports.

    Rescuers cut the rebar, freeing the worker for transport to a local hospital.

    Read a report by WSVN

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