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85-year-old airlifted to Harborview after roof collapse near Sequim

SEQUIM, Wash — An 85-year-old man was injured around 9:43 a.m. Monday when a porch roof collapsed on him near Sequim.

Officials with Clallam County Fire District 3 said the man called 911 himself after the roof porch collapsed on him and pinned his leg.

The accident occurred at 263 Sturdevant Road – about 5 miles southwest of Sequim.

Officials said it took an hour to free the man from the collapse and the man had a significant injury to his leg.

The man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

KIRO 7 will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

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