A 37-year-old man was run over by a blacktop roller Thursday.

The man was injured from his waist down, according to authorities.

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He was conscious when he was transported to the hospital by helicopter.

The accident happened in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

This is a developing story. Check back with WPXI for updates.

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Cooling towers for Units 4 and 3 are seen at Plant Vogtle, operated by Georgia Power Co., in east Georgia's Burke County near Waynesboro, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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