REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA — A worker servicing utility lines from an elevated cherry picker suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after a semi-truck struck the bucket, sending him crashing to the ground below.

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The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Prospect Avenue near Diamond Street in Redondo Beach. Officials said the worker had been elevated in the cherry picker to service lines for Spectrum when the semi-truck collided with the bucket. The force of the collision cracked the side of the bucket and knocked the worker onto the pavement.

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Police said the man suffered a severe concussion and possible broken bones after hitting his head on the ground. Neighbors told FOX 11 they initially feared the man had been killed. A bystander's photo captured first responders rushing to assist the injured worker. He was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.

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The collision prompted authorities to shut down nearby intersections for hours, snarling traffic during the evening commute. One resident reported it took 30 to 45 minutes to travel just a few blocks, while others chose to walk home rather than wait out the delays.

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Investigators said the truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities before completing a delivery approximately half a mile away. It remains unclear whether charges will be filed in connection with the incident.

No additional injuries were reported.

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