Construction worker rescued after transformer falls into water near work site

Transformer falls in water near construction site, trapping worker (Contributed Photo)

SPRINGFIELD — An unusual rescue for crews in Clark County on Thursday.

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Shortly before 2 p.m., a transformer fell into water surrounding a construction site on W. North Street.

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It trapped a worker on a concrete pad.

Springfield Fire called Ohio Edison to shut off the power.

Once the power was off, the worker was able to walk to safety.

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