10/02/2004
Shipyard worker breaks leg in fall
A Harland and Wolff shipyard worker is being treated in hospital today after breaking his leg during a fall from a ship.
The workman fell 15 feet into the hold of the ship at Queen's Island at around 11pm last night.
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident and used special lifting equipment to remove the worker from the hold.
The man is currently in a serious condition in hospital, but his injuries are described as not life-threatening.
(MB)
The workman fell 15 feet into the hold of the ship at Queen's Island at around 11pm last night.
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident and used special lifting equipment to remove the worker from the hold.
The man is currently in a serious condition in hospital, but his injuries are described as not life-threatening.
(MB)
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