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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.

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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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