Shanghai scaffold collapse kills two

ADVERTISEMENT

Two workers died and four others were injured when a scaffold collapsed at a construction site in Shanghai’s Pudong New District on Thursday.

The collapse happened at 11:30am at a construction site for a new urban railway route near Luoshan Road, the Shanghai Work Safety Administration said in a press release.

It said all the six workers were on the scaffold when it collapsed.

The four injured are being treated for fractures at a local hospital. Their injuries are not life-threatening, the press release said.

Via: ConstructionWeekOnline.com

Most popular ↑

ScaffChamp confirmed to return to Vilnius in 2027

ScaffChamp will return to Vilnius in 2027 after Layher...

CIJC pay deal brings wage rises and extra holiday for construction workers

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has confirmed new...

Government clarifies Building Safety Act position on temporary scaffolds

NASC says scaffold contractors should not be asked to...

AT-PAC establishes permanent Middle East base with UAE launch

AT-PAC has officially launched a dedicated business in the...

360 Degrees Consultancy: From Start-Up to Top 5 UK Scaffolding Consultancy

When Karl launched 360 Degrees Consultancy in 2020, he...

Latest news

ADVERTISEMENT
More from
Latest articles

New podcast gives women in scaffolding a platform to be heard

Advanced offshore scaffolder Vicky Welch is preparing to launch a new podcast sharing the...

Record entries as Scaffolding Excellence Awards shortlist is announced

The shortlist for the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2026 has been announced, with organisers reporting...

Layher UK to host Eggborough open morning in July

Layher UK will open its Eggborough depot to contractors and industry professionals on 21...

CIJC pay deal brings wage rises and extra holiday for construction workers

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has confirmed new minimum pay rates for construction...

ScaffChamp confirmed to return to Vilnius in 2027

ScaffChamp will return to Vilnius in 2027 after Layher confirmed the global scaffolding competition...

Government clarifies Building Safety Act position on temporary scaffolds

NASC says scaffold contractors should not be asked to meet Building Safety Act dutyholder...

AT-PAC establishes permanent Middle East base with UAE launch

AT-PAC has officially launched a dedicated business in the United Arab Emirates, strengthening its...

Double Seawork award for ScaffFloat’s hoisted pontoon system

ScaffFloat has won two awards at Seawork 2026 in Southampton for a hoisted access...