Firefighters rescue construction worker who fell from bridge

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Rescue workers in Gainesville had to pull a construction worker from under a bridge after he fell.

It happened on the east Dawsonville Highway bridge over Lake Lanier late Thursday afternoon. The Gainesville Police said the worker fell from the bridge and became stuck under the bridge. The worker was rescued and rushed to an area hospital. The worker's condition was not immediately known.

The road was closed for a time to allow for the rescue.

Police are investigating the accident.