Three Workers Injured in Wheeling Bridge Collapse
- Three workers were hospitalized after the Washington Avenue Bridge in Wheeling collapsed during construction activity.
- The bridge had been closed for repairs, and crews were working on the structure when it suddenly gave way along with heavy equipment.
- Emergency responders rescued the workers from the debris, with one sustaining serious injuries.
- State and local officials began assessing what occurred during the project to determine how the collapse happened.
Construction Worker Dies at Converse Elementary School Site
- A construction worker died at the Converse Elementary School project site while employed by a third‑party contractor.
- First responders were dispatched immediately, and officials secured the area to prevent additional hazards.
- Judson Independent School District, which oversees the campus, said it is cooperating with investigators reviewing the incident.
- Authorities have not released the worker’s identity, and the medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Worker Dragged and Injured in Robbery Outside Lehi Store
- A store employee in Lehi was severely injured during a robbery at Mad Man’s Hobby Store when suspects fled in a pickup truck.
- Police said the worker was struck and dragged by the vehicle after attempting to intervene outside the store.
- He sustained multiple broken bones and extensive injuries before being taken to the hospital.
- Officers later identified the suspects and continued their investigation into the incident.