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Hamburg: Four Construction Workers Killed in Scaffolding Collapse

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A major construction site accident in Hamburg has claimed the lives of four construction workers, with several more individuals reported missing, according to German authorities. 

According to reports, the incident unfolded this morning (Monday, 30 October) when scaffolding collapsed down a lift shaft at the construction site, causing workers to fall at least eight stories.

The fire service in Hamburg, Germany’s second-largest city, swiftly responded to the incident, with local reports indicating that the building site was promptly evacuated in the aftermath of the accident. 

Witnesses described several hundred workers gathered outside, grappling with the shock and uncertainty stemming from the tragic event.

The devastating incident occurred in the heart of the Ueberseequartier, an integral part of Hamburg’s ambitious redevelopment project in the HafenCity district. HafenCity, a former port area situated along the picturesque Elbe river, has been undergoing a transformation into a vibrant hub replete with office complexes, residential buildings, luxurious hotels, and a bustling array of shops and amenities.

The authorities are actively engaged in search and rescue efforts to locate any missing persons. Questions surrounding the cause of the scaffolding collapse loom large, with investigations underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the incident.

 

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