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Video: Wind brings down scaffolding in the USA

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Shocking video emerges of a scaffold collapse in downtown Portland, Oregon, USA.

Wind was a factor in bringing the structure down but possibly the deciding factor could be missing or failing ties.

Thankfully no injuries have been reported.

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