Man injured in LA accident

News Story
- 23 May 2019 ( #924 ) - Los Angeles, CA, United States
<1 min read
The accident scene. PHOTO: NBC TV
The accident scene. PHOTO: NBC TV
A man has suffered major injuries when a forklift fell onto him in Industry, California.

The accident occurred in the 100 block of North Baldwin Park Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Crews freed the victim, a man about 30 years old whose arm was reportedly pinned, and he was airlifted to a trauma centre, according to local television reports.

It is understood the forklift fell off a loading dock.
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