Several Hurt By Scaffolding Collapse At Miami Construction Site

Thursday, October 20th, 2016 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Workers' Compensation

One person died and multiple people were hurt after scaffolding fell from a high-rise building under construction in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The incident happened at a luxury high-rise near Southeast 14th Lane and Brickell Avenue. At least four people were injured, Miami police said. Miami Fire Rescue officials said there was a structural collapse at the Echo Brickell building, a 60-floor condominium. Footage showed debris strewn across the road near the building and a heavily damaged car. Splintered wood and other construction material was still hanging from the top floor.


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http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Structural-Collapse-at-Construction-Site-of-Brickell-High-Rise--397655601.html
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