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Poss. industrial accident at food plant
Man rushed to hospital
Updated: Monday, 16 Aug 2010, 3:47 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 16 Aug 2010, 3:46 PM EDT
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Crews are investigating a possible industrial accident at a food packer in Cranston.
It happened at Eastland Food Products at an industrial complex on Fletcher Avenue. The Cranston Fire department said one man from Eastland was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital about 3:00 p.m. Monday. However, there's no word exactly why the man needed emergency treatment.
This is still a developing story; check back with WPRI.com throughout the afternoon and evening for new information.
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