Four construction workers hurt in Lexington

By Elizabeth A Ratto, Globe Correspondent

Four construction workers were injured this afternoon at the Brookhaven Assisted Living Facility in Lexington, when the roof they were working on collapsed.

"Right now we don't know what caused it," said Lexington Fire Chief Bill Middlemiss.

The roof collapsed about 3 p.m. while the men were grouting on top of it. All four men were taken to area hospitals, one of the men's injuries were considered life-threatening.

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