Construction worker injured in Dalton

Dalton, GA (WDEF) – Dalton Police say a construction worker was injured Saturday morning after falling from a scaffolding.

Officers and firefighters responded to the area of Highway 41 and the I-75 intersection.

The 26-year-old victim was doing work underneath the bridge overpass and fell.

Officials say he has a number of broken bones and maybe other injuries.

He was airlifted out to the hospital.

No word on his condition, but officials say he was conscious after the accident.