An excavator tipped over in front of Memorial City Hall on Friday afternoon, injuring its driver. The excavator was part of the Seward House Museum’s $2.8 million renovation project.
The Auburn Police Department reported that the accident occurred while the driver was attempting to load the excavator onto a flatbed. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Traffic on South Street was briefly blocked while the excavator was righted.
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