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A worker at the Government\u2019s quarry in Piggotts reportedly was injured this morning, June 26, when an explosion allegedly caused severe burns about his body.<\/p>\n

Our Newsroom was unable to get confirmation of this reported accident before deadline, but sources say the worker was burned badly enough to require that he be airlifted for treatment outside of Antigua.<\/p>

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REAL News will follow this story and report as details come to hand.<\/p>

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REAL NEWS: A worker at the Government\u2019s quarry in Piggotts reportedly was injured this morning, June 26, when an explosion allegedly caused severe burns about his body. 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