UPDATE: Washington State University Student Falls 11 Stories

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UPDATE: Washington State University Student Falls 11 Stories

UPDATE: A Washington State University student has survived a fall from the 11th story of a dormitory building.

The school says the 22-year-old male student fell from Orton Hall on Wednesday night.

University spokesman Darin Watkins says the student suffered extensive injuries and was flown to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.

The student's fall was broken by trees next to the building and he landed in the grass. When emergency crews arrived, the student was conscious and talking.

WSU Police say alcohol was not a factor in the fall and no foul play is suspected.

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PULLMAN, Wash. -  We're hoping to learn more today about a Washington State University student who fell 11 stories overnight Wednesday from Orton Hall on campus. Police say the student, who's junior and hasn't been identified, was awake and responsive when they arrived on the scene. At this point police tell us there is no indication that foul play or alcohol was involved. As soon as we learn more details we'll post them here on KHQ.com, Facebook and our Twitter news feed.

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