PITTSBURGH — Emergency crews responded to Acrisure Stadium after a worker fell about 50 feet from the stadium’s main scoreboard, critically injuring him.
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Oct. 25 when the man fell from the scoreboard to a mid-level catwalk. Firefighters, EMS and police were called to the scene and quickly began rescue operations.
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Crews stabilized the worker before placing him in a Stokes basket and using a rope system to lower him from the catwalk to a waiting ambulance, KDKA reports. He was transported to Allegheny General Hospital in critical condition with severe injuries to his lower body.
The fall took place as crews at Acrisure Stadium were preparing for Sunday’s Packers-Giants game, according to a statement provided by Acrisure Stadium. The worker was installing production equipment at the time of the incident, according to statements from Acrisure Stadium and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Police documented the scene using drones as part of the investigation into the incident.
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