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Two construction workers fall 35 feet from Waco structure

Two construction workers fell 35 feet in Waco
Posted at 11:13 AM, Mar 02, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-03 08:06:40-05

WACO, Texas — Officials tell 25 News a call came in at approximately 9:30 a.m. about two construction workers falling 35 feet from a structure at Baylor University.

The worksite is near 4th Street and Dutton Avenue where the school's new welcome center is under construction.

The men were rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest. Their conditions were unknown as of Wednesday night.

Baylor University released a statement that it was praying for the injured workers and their families.

In 2014, a worker was killed during an accident involving the school's bridge, according to the university newspaper.

This week's accident remains under investigation.