Builder injured in site accident

A bricklayer was injured this morning as a result of a workplace accident when he fell from a height of three metres at a construction site in Torrevieja.

The accident occurred in the construction of a building opposite the IES Mediterráneo, on Avenida de Córcega.  The man is believed to have sustained multiple injuries due to the fall.

Firefighters arrived to the scene at around 9.15am on Thursday.  Along with paramedics, fire crews were able to reach the man and stabilise him before he was transferred to Torrevieja Hospital.

The man was rushed to Torrevieja hospital for treatment