The Latest: LA firefighter critically injured in ladder fall

The Latest: LA firefighter critically injured in ladder fall | iNFOnews.ca
Authorities investigate the scene of an accident after a Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was critically injured after falling from a ladder during a training exercise on Main Street in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, June 3, 2017. Authorities say the man fell from the aerial ladder of a fire engine. He was taken transported to a local trauma center in critical condition. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

LOS ANGELES – The Latest on a firefighter who fell from a ladder in Los Angeles (all times local):

3:40 p.m.

A Los Angeles firefighter has been critically injured after falling from a ladder during a downtown training exercise.

Authorities say the man was on a firetruck aerial ladder when he fell about 9:45 a.m. Saturday.

He landed on the truck and was taken to a trauma centre.

Fire Department officials haven’t said how high up the man was when he fell.

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12:07 p.m.

A Los Angeles firefighter has been critically injured after falling from a ladder during a downtown training exercise.

Authorities say the man fell from the aerial ladder of a fire engine shortly after 9:30 a.m. Saturday on Main Street.

He was taken to a trauma centre.

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