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Worker killed by falling debris at construction site in Paradise Valley

PHOENIX — A worker at a construction site in Paradise Valley was killed by falling debris Monday afternoon, authorities said.

First responders from the Phoenix and Scottsdale fire departments arrived near McDonald Drive and Scottsdale Road around 12:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a person was trapped under debris. The identified adult male was pronounced dead after being discovered, a news release said.

Additional rescue workers from Phoenix and Scottsdale helped recover the man’s body.

According to initial findings from the two fire departments, several windows had fallen from a crane and landed on the worker.

Paradise Valley Police took over the remaining investigation.

No further information was provided at this time.

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