Canal employee rescued after falling into empty lock
WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A New York State Canal Corporation employee fell into an empty lock on Wednesday morning. The employee fell into the Erie Canal Lock 5 basin around 9 a.m.
State Canal Corporation officials said the worker's injuries are still unknown. While working on a maintenance project, the worker fell 10 feet off scaffolding and was transported to a local hospital.
The fall is under investigation by Canal Corporation officials. Stay with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.
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