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Worker Hurt In Burlington County Crane Accident

SOUTHAMPTON, N.J. (CBS) -- New Jersey State Police are looking into what caused a crane accident that sent one person to the hospital in Burlington County.

Just after 3 p.m., a call went out over police radio for a person who hurt when a construction crane tipped over at the Southampton construction site of a Wawa near the intersection of Routes 38 and 206.

It is unclear if the man was operating the crane or working near it at the time of the accident.

The victim was extricated and transported to Helene Fuld Trauma Center for treatment. There is no word on his condition.

This incident remains under investigation.

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