A construction worker was hospitalized in critical condition and later died following the partial collapse of a scaffold at a condominium building in Miami Beach.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Villa Di Mare building, located at 5801 Collins Avenue. Miami Beach police and fire rescue teams responded to the scene following the tragic event.
Local media's aerial footage showed the collapsed scaffold hanging from the side of the building, which is currently undergoing repairs.
Authorities have cordoned off part of the area where the incident occurred, searching for clues that might aid the investigation. City officials from Miami Beach reported that one person was transported to the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition and later succumbed to their injuries. A second individual received medical attention on-site.
The identities of those involved have not been disclosed, nor has the name of the company implicated in the accident. Further details regarding the possible cause of the incident remain under investigation.
Sources have indicated that the building, which houses 13 apartments, was constructed in 2002.
FAQs About the Miami Beach Scaffold Collapse
In light of the recent incident in Miami Beach, many people have questions about what happened and the ongoing investigation. Below are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more context and information.
What happened at the Villa Di Mare building?
A scaffold partially collapsed at the Villa Di Mare condominium building, resulting in the hospitalization and subsequent death of a construction worker.
Where did the incident occur?
The incident took place at the Villa Di Mare building, located at 5801 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.
Have the identities of those involved been released?
No, the identities of the individuals involved have not been disclosed by authorities.
Is the cause of the collapse known?
The cause of the scaffold collapse is currently under investigation, and details have not yet been released.