MAN KILLED IN QUARRY ACCIDENT
SWANTON: A man was killed on Wednesday morning after an accident at the Northeast Aggregate stone quarry in Swanton.
The facility is located just east of Route 105 on Pond Road.
Police had yet to release the name of the victim as of press time on Wednesday evening.
Emergency crews were called to the scene just before noon-time Wednesday for a male who had something large fall on him, unsure if he was breathing.
The specifics of the incident have not been released by investigators.
Vermont State Police said they are working with the Mine Safety and Health Administration in their investigation, but believe the incident was an accident.
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