Man hit by truck while trying to stop theft at Edmonton construction site

A man was hit by a truck as he tried to stop it from being stolen in south Edmonton Wednesday, according to Edmonton police.

Police said a construction crew was working in the area of 55 Avenue and Calgary Trail at about 12:45 p.m. when a man walked up and stole a truck.

When a construction worker in his 30s tried to stop the theft, he was reportedly hit by the truck, which was then driven away.

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EPS said it is investigating the theft.

Alberta Health Services said the worker was taken to hospital by EMS in stable condition.

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