A CONSTRUCTION worker has been injured after a mechanical digger fell over.

Emergency services were called to a building site in Connington Crescent, Chingford Hatch, at just before 1pm today.

Police say they received reports that a digger had fallen over and man may be trapped.

The 40-year-old was treated for leg and back injuries in an ambulance for about 25 minutes before being taken to Whipps Cross University Hospital.

A London Ambulance Service spokeman said he is being treated "as a priority", but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The Health and Saftey Executive have been informed.