Worker, 20, dies after Manorhaven home demolition incident

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Worker, 20, dies after Manorhaven home demolition incident
A 20-year-old worker died after a concrete wall collapsed on him during a home demolition in Manorhaven Monday. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

A 20-year-old man died Monday after a concrete wall collapsed on him and another worker during a home demolition in Manorhaven, according to police.

The victim, who was not identified by police, suffered a cardiac arrest while being transported to the hospital. He was pronounced dead by hospital staff.

The other victim, a 56-year-old man who was also not identified by police, was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.

Police said the two workers were injured during the demolition of the home at 56 Kirkwood Road just before noon Monday.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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