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Three Construction Workers Injured in Scaffolding Collapse

535 Grand St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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THURSDAY, 2:30 PM: Police and firefighters responded to a report of a scaffolding collapse at 535 Grand St. When they arrived, firefighters determined a large portion of scaffolding fell off of a building under construction. Debris landed on a building nearby. According to the fire department, three construction workers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 535 Grand St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 527 Grand St.

One construction worker received minor injuries and is being treating by EMS.

Multiple Citizen users are sharing video of the FDNY operations at the scene.

Police and firefighters are responding to secure the unstable scaffolding.

Construction scaffolding has collapsed creating a fall hazard for pedestrians.

A Citizen user shows video of emergency personnel units nearby.

Incident reported at Lorimer St & Grand St.

THURSDAY, 2:30 PM: Police and firefighters responded to a report of a scaffolding collapse at 535 Grand St. When they arrived, firefighters determined a large portion of scaffolding fell off of a building under construction. Debris landed on a building nearby. According to the fire department, three construction workers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 535 Grand St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 527 Grand St.

One construction worker received minor injuries and is being treating by EMS.

Multiple Citizen users are sharing video of the FDNY operations at the scene.

Police and firefighters are responding to secure the unstable scaffolding.

Construction scaffolding has collapsed creating a fall hazard for pedestrians.

A Citizen user shows video of emergency personnel units nearby.

Incident reported at Lorimer St & Grand St.

THURSDAY, 2:30 PM: Police and firefighters responded to a report of a scaffolding collapse at 535 Grand St. When they arrived, firefighters determined a large portion of scaffolding fell off of a building under construction. Debris landed on a building nearby. According to the fire department, three construction workers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 535 Grand St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 527 Grand St.

One construction worker received minor injuries and is being treating by EMS.

Multiple Citizen users are sharing video of the FDNY operations at the scene.

Police and firefighters are responding to secure the unstable scaffolding.

Construction scaffolding has collapsed creating a fall hazard for pedestrians.

A Citizen user shows video of emergency personnel units nearby.

Incident reported at Lorimer St & Grand St.

THURSDAY, 2:30 PM: Police and firefighters responded to a report of a scaffolding collapse at 535 Grand St. When they arrived, firefighters determined a large portion of scaffolding fell off of a building under construction. Debris landed on a building nearby. According to the fire department, three construction workers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 535 Grand St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 527 Grand St.

One construction worker received minor injuries and is being treating by EMS.

Multiple Citizen users are sharing video of the FDNY operations at the scene.

Police and firefighters are responding to secure the unstable scaffolding.

Construction scaffolding has collapsed creating a fall hazard for pedestrians.

A Citizen user shows video of emergency personnel units nearby.

Incident reported at Lorimer St & Grand St.

THURSDAY, 2:30 PM: Police and firefighters responded to a report of a scaffolding collapse at 535 Grand St. When they arrived, firefighters determined a large portion of scaffolding fell off of a building under construction. Debris landed on a building nearby. According to the fire department, three construction workers were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The NYC Department of Buildings is investigating the incident.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 535 Grand St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 527 Grand St.

One construction worker received minor injuries and is being treating by EMS.

Multiple Citizen users are sharing video of the FDNY operations at the scene.

Police and firefighters are responding to secure the unstable scaffolding.

Construction scaffolding has collapsed creating a fall hazard for pedestrians.

A Citizen user shows video of emergency personnel units nearby.

Incident reported at Lorimer St & Grand St.

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DevineQueenFeb 28 at 4:00 PM

It's must have been scaffolds from stepup scaffolding, they sell garbage

Beba1990Feb 28 at 11:04 AM

OMG, I Pray & Hope that NO Construction Worker lost their life.

atppj10Feb 28 at 11:03 AM

Probably illegals

4moreyearsFeb 28 at 9:53 AM

We got to look at who’s putting the scaffolding’s up. Lots of these guys need drug testing

DevineQueenFeb 28 at 4:00 PM

It's must have been scaffolds from stepup scaffolding, they sell garbage

Beba1990Feb 28 at 11:04 AM

OMG, I Pray & Hope that NO Construction Worker lost their life.

atppj10Feb 28 at 11:03 AM

Probably illegals

4moreyearsFeb 28 at 9:53 AM

We got to look at who’s putting the scaffolding’s up. Lots of these guys need drug testing

DevineQueenFeb 28 at 4:00 PM

It's must have been scaffolds from stepup scaffolding, they sell garbage

Beba1990Feb 28 at 11:04 AM

OMG, I Pray & Hope that NO Construction Worker lost their life.

atppj10Feb 28 at 11:03 AM

Probably illegals

4moreyearsFeb 28 at 9:53 AM

We got to look at who’s putting the scaffolding’s up. Lots of these guys need drug testing

DevineQueenFeb 28 at 4:00 PM

It's must have been scaffolds from stepup scaffolding, they sell garbage

Beba1990Feb 28 at 11:04 AM

OMG, I Pray & Hope that NO Construction Worker lost their life.

atppj10Feb 28 at 11:03 AM

Probably illegals

4moreyearsFeb 28 at 9:53 AM

We got to look at who’s putting the scaffolding’s up. Lots of these guys need drug testing

DevineQueenFeb 28 at 4:00 PM

It's must have been scaffolds from stepup scaffolding, they sell garbage

Beba1990Feb 28 at 11:04 AM

OMG, I Pray & Hope that NO Construction Worker lost their life.

atppj10Feb 28 at 11:03 AM

Probably illegals

4moreyearsFeb 28 at 9:53 AM

We got to look at who’s putting the scaffolding’s up. Lots of these guys need drug testing

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