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Denver Water Employee Injured After Falling Into Empty Water Basin

DENVER (CBS4) - A Denver Water employee has been hospitalized after falling into a water basin Monday afternoon.

According to Denver Water, emergency personnel responded to the accident at the Foothills Treatment Plant in Douglas County at approximately 3 p.m.

"Initial reports indicate an employee was injured in a fall from a platform into an empty water basin," Denver Water said in a statement.

The employee fell approximately 16 feet. The name and condition of the employee haven't been released.

Denver Water is investigating the accident.

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