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New York City Construction Scaffolding Accident Injures 17


Posted on Oct 07, 2011

A New York City construction accident injured 17 people on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. The accident involved scaffolding being used at a five story brick building located at 301 West 125th Street in Harlem. The injuries occurred when the scaffolding collapsed and fell on to a New York City bus below.

A preliminary investigation indicates that work was being done on an elevator shaft that caused bricks to dislocate, fall on to the scaffolding and knock it down. However, the cause of the accident remains under investigation and no final cause has yet been determined.

The New York City Buildings Department confirms that it had received a complaint about the demolition construction work being done at 301 West 125th Street and that the Department had investigated the complaint. The investigation included inspectors visiting the construction site where no violations were reported.

The 17 people injured included at least two police officers, who were assisting at the accident scene, and at least eight passengers on the city bus. While the full extent of their injuries has not been released, the injuries are described as non-life threatening.

We wish everyone involved in this New York scaffolding accident a full and fast recovery.

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