A road construction worker was injured after being hit by an 18-wheeler in Carthage Friday morning.
The Carthage Police Department was alerted to the incident at the intersection of HWY 16 and HWY 35 at approximately 5:14 a.m.
EMS responded to the scene and transported the injured worker for medical treatment.
A Carthage Police Department representative confirmed the worker suffered broken bones but is expected to recover.





