1 dead, several injured after structure collapses at Durban construction site
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when the men were working on a high scaffolding, and fell to the ground.
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DURBAN - One man has died while four others have sustained injuries while working on a construction site at a shopping mall in the Springfield Park area of Durban.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when the men were working on a high scaffolding and fell to the ground.
An emergency services team that responded to the incident said the victim was declared dead on the scene.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said, “I can confirm that one person has passed away on scene, a male approximately 40 years of age and another four have sustained injuries from moderate to critical, and are currently being transported to the Ahmed Kathrada Hospital for the medical care that they urgently require.”
Police have opened an investigation into the incident.