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Tree Removal Worker Hurt By Falling Tree In Easton

EASTON (CBS) -- Winds from what's left of Tropical Storm Jose brought down a tree in Easton Friday morning and hurt a man.

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Downed tree in Easton. (Photo credit: Marc Vasconcellos)

He was part of a crew hired by National Grid to remove the tree from power lines along Elderberry Drive.

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Downed tree in Easton. (Photo credit: Marc Vasconcellos)

The tree fell onto him and injured his leg. He was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital and the Easton police say they don't believe the man's injuries are "life-threatening."

No one else was injured in the incident.

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