A woman was killed in a construction accident near Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.
PHOTOS: Deadly construction accident shuts down road near Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said emergency crews were called to the area at 10:40 a.m.
A woman was found to have catastrophic injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation indicates that a large metal drum escaped a nearby construction site, rolled down the hill, broke through fencing and hit the woman on the sidewalk.
Public safety officials said the piece of metal weighs at least one ton.
Initial reports indicate the woman was an employee at one of the local hospitals and was with one or two coworkers when she was hit.
A massive construction cylinder is seen in the middle of the road resting against a pickup truck.
Pitt Police said there are traffic disruptions on Desoto Street between Sutherland Drive and O’Hara Street. Police are asking the public to avoid the area or allow extra time for traffic.