Scaffolding or one Giant Sail ?

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Is this a scaffold or one giant sail?   Image source: Vertikal.net

A large scaffold erected on a four story apartment block in South West Norway was incredibly close to collapse over the weekend.

According to reports emergency services and the scaffolding contractor were called to the scene, Using ropes the scaffolding contractor tried to secure the temporary structure.

Amazingly nobody was injured in the incident.

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