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11/04/2006
Serious injuries as scaffolding collapses
Three people have been seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site in Milton Keynes.
Fifteen stories of scaffolding at the Witan Gate site, where a new Jury's Hotel is being built, collapsed on Tuesday around lunchtime.
Up to 20 ambulances were reported to be at the scene, along with air ambulances, fire crews and police.
A number of people were reportedly treated for injuries at the scene. One of those who was seriously injured is reported to be in surgery.
It is not thought that anyone is still trapped inside the structure, although specialist teams and equipment are being sent to the scene to seach for anyone who may be trapped.
Around 200 workers are believed to have been at the scene at the time of the collapse.
According to one eyewitness, high winds were blowing when the scaffolding collapsed.
Another witness described the scene as looking like a "pile of matchsticks".
The site has been cordoned off and nearby offices and buildings have evacuated.
The construction site is run by Northern Ireland firm McAleer and Rushe.
It has been reported that the company has launched an investigation into the collapse.
(KMcA)
Fifteen stories of scaffolding at the Witan Gate site, where a new Jury's Hotel is being built, collapsed on Tuesday around lunchtime.
Up to 20 ambulances were reported to be at the scene, along with air ambulances, fire crews and police.
A number of people were reportedly treated for injuries at the scene. One of those who was seriously injured is reported to be in surgery.
It is not thought that anyone is still trapped inside the structure, although specialist teams and equipment are being sent to the scene to seach for anyone who may be trapped.
Around 200 workers are believed to have been at the scene at the time of the collapse.
According to one eyewitness, high winds were blowing when the scaffolding collapsed.
Another witness described the scene as looking like a "pile of matchsticks".
The site has been cordoned off and nearby offices and buildings have evacuated.
The construction site is run by Northern Ireland firm McAleer and Rushe.
It has been reported that the company has launched an investigation into the collapse.
(KMcA)
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