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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Haverhill construction accident

Two workers fell from a bucket truck on Bank Road while working on a bridge over the Merrimack River, according to state police.

One person is dead and another seriously injured after a Wednesday morning construction accident in Haverhill, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

The victims, both workers, fell from a bucket truck on Bank Road while working on a bridge over the Merrimack River, according to Massachusetts State Police.

One of them was confirmed dead on scene, and the other was being taken to an area hospital via MedFlight, the DA’s office said.

No further information was immediately available. This story will be updated.

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