Firefighters rescue man hurt on high-rise construction site

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SEATTLE — A construction worker who was injured on a high-rise had to be rescued by firefighters.

Firefighters were called to the building in the 1000 block of Stewart Street in downtown Seattle at about 10:35 a.m. Monday.

The man was struck by a 14-inch pipe.

The victim has head and neck injuries but is alert and conscious.

A Seattle fire high angle rescue team lowered the man down an elevator shaft.

Firefighters said his injuries are non-life-threatening.