Larry Christian, spokesperson for the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, said the incident happened at Howell Club Lake in Winona around 12:40 p.m.
WINONA, Texas — One person is dead Friday following a workplace accident in Winona.
Larry Christian, spokesperson for the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, said the incident happened at 20059 South Side Circle in Winona around 12:40 p.m.
Workers were building a retaining wall on a property, when a construction steer slid, crushing a person on it, according to a deputy on scene. The victims family has not been identified.
EMS and firefighters responded and attempted CPR on the worker. Around 1:00 p.m., emergency crews declared the worker dead and dispatched the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.
Details are currently scarce. CBS19 has a crew en route will update this article when we learn more.
