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Construction worker killed in crash on freeway in Chino

Two construction workers were hit by a truck on the 71 Freeway.

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A construction worker was killed Monday when a box truck driver crashed on a freeway in Chino.

The crash was reported at about 8:30 a.m. on the northbound 71 Freeway near Euclid Avenue in the community about 40 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. A truck crashed off the right shoulder and down an embankment, striking two construction workers, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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One worker died at the scene. Details about the condition of the second victim were not immediately available.

The box truck ended up on its side on the embankment.

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The workers were contracted by Caltrans, the CHP said.

Details about what led to the crash were not immediately available.

Two lanes were closed for the crash investigation.

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