WBTV reports that the collapse happened Monday morning at a site on East Morehead Street just outside of uptown Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three construction workers were killed and two others were hurt on Monday when scaffolding collapsed in an industrial accident at a job site in Charlotte, North Carolina, authorities said.
The collapse happened just after 9 a.m. at a construction site on East Morehead Street just outside of uptown Charlotte, WBTV reported. The two injured workers were taken to a hospital for evaluation of their injuries, Fire Capt. Jackie Gilmore said during a news conference. He said all work at the site has been suspended while the incident is being investigated and that officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will evaluate the scene.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Marine charged with death of 4-month-old baby in North CarolinaChristian Mark McGill, 23, was charged with an open count of murder and processed into the Onslow County jail under no bond, police said on Friday.
Read more »
North Carolina AG won't bring charges against Mark Meadows over voter registrationMark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff to then-President Trump, will not face voter fraud charges, according to the North Carolina attorney general.
Read more »
North Carolina will not prosecute Mark Meadows for voter fraudMeadows and his wife were investigated after reports that the former North Carolina congressman's voter registration listed a mobile home that he had never owned, stayed at or visited.
Read more »
North Carolina Marine arrested in connection with death of his babyA North Carolina Marine was arrested in connection with the death of his 4-month-old baby following an investigation. He was booked into jail without bond.
Read more »
Officer charged with murder after domestic dispute in North CarolinaAuthorities found that the off-duty officer had been stabbed multiple times during a domestic dispute and had shot and killed the other individual.
Read more »
Severe storms possible in North Texas MondayThe areas along and east of Interstate 35 will be at the greatest risk for severe weather on Monday.
Read more »