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Electrical problems prompt overnight transfer of 100-plus CareOne residents in Lexington
More than 100 residents were moved from CareOne at Lexington on Lowell Street Saturday night after the building experienced electrical problems. Most were being transferred to other care facilities rather than hospitals; a maintenance worker was injured while trying to restore power.
More than 100 residents were evacuated from CareOne at Lexington on Lowell Street Saturday night as firefighters responded to electrical problems at the nursing home, the Lexington Fire Department said.
Firefighters were coordinating the transfers. Most residents were expected to spend the night at other care facilities, rather than in hospitals, according to the department. Officials described the operation as ongoing but said the situation was under control.
One maintenance worker was injured while attempting to restore power, the department said. Further details about the electrical problem, the worker’s condition and when residents might return were not immediately available.