Worker killed in accident at construction site in Murray Hill

MURRAY HILL, Manhattan (WABC) -- A worker was killed in an accident at a construction site in Murray Hill on Friday morning.

It happened on East 35th Street between Madison and Park avenues around 9:15 a.m.

Authorities say the worker was going up on a cherry picker when he hit his head on a beam.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's identity has not yet been released.

There is no word of any other injuries.

Few other details were released.

----------

* Get Eyewitness News Delivered

* More Manhattan news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

* Follow us on YouTube

Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.