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Woman falls into large hole at construction site in Chesapeake

Posted at 6:37 PM, Sep 13, 2012
and last updated 2012-09-14 00:22:38-04

According to officials with the Chesapeake Fire Department, a woman in her early 40s fell into a large hole at a construction site just after 5 p.m. Thursday. She was still in the hole when crews arrived on the scene in the 1300 block of Stewart Street. 

Officials say the hole was about 6 or 7 feet deep. 

She was rescued and transported to Norfolk General.

They say her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. 

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for more updates.