Crews Rescue Injured Hiker at Sleeping Giant State Park

Rescuers were called to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden after a hiker fell Wednesday evening, according to the fire department.

Fire officials said the person fell near the Tower Trail. According to the firefighters' union, the hiker was conscious and alert while being evaluated by paramedics.

Students at Quinnipiac University said emergency vehicles blocked the campus entrance across the street from Sleeping Giant. Footage from the scene shows a long line of student cars waiting to leave campus.

No additional information was immediately available.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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