Worker killed in Henderson County construction accident

ETOWAH, NC (AP) — Authorities say a worker has died in a construction accident in Henderson County.

Sheriff’s Maj. Frank Stout tells local media outlets a construction crew was working in a building off of Highway 64 at around 2:15 p.m. Friday when roof trusses collapsed in a domino effect.

Authorities said 45-year-old Steven Jones from Etowah was killed in the collapse.

Officials say the collapse may have been caused by the wind.

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