Construction workers injured in Issaquah Highlands accident

Published 2:33 pm Friday, August 24, 2012

KOMO 4 News reported Friday afternoon that four construction workers were injured in the Issaquah Highlands when a wall collapsed on them.

Eastside Fire and Rescue officials said the workers were hoisting a pre-build wooden wall into place when it fell and trapped one of them.

The site of the accident was in the 900 block of NE 3rd Court, near Swedish Issaquah.

Those injured were sent to area hospitals. One person was reportedly in serious condition and and taken to Harborview Medical Center. Other injuries are said to be minor.

The Reporter will update the story as more information becomes available.