Worker Dies in Iowa City Construction Accident

A construction worker was killed Monday in a construction accident near the Art Building West at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. The worker was pinned beneath a beam along the shore of a pond. Members of the Iowa City Fire Department were on the scene for several hours this morning trying to free the worker, who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The worker's name has not been released pending notification of family members.

The art building was flooded in 2008 and has been closed for repair. The worker was employed by a private contractor performing work at the site.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time in recent months that a worker has been killed on the University of Iowa campus. In September, an employee of a Clive-based glass company died after falling approximately 40 feet off a ladder while working on the Boyd Law Building.

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