Scaffolding Collapse at Xinzhuang Construction Site Leaves 1 Worker in Critical Condition and 1 Injured
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 10:45
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A scaffolding collapse occurred at a construction site in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, on the morning of the 14th. One 35-year-old worker fell from the 17th floor and was rushed to Taipei Hospital without vital signs. Another 40-year-old worker on the ground was injured by the falling scaffolding and taken to Far Eastern Memorial Hospital while conscious. Five other workers on-site were unharmed. Authorities have dispatched 25 rescue personnel and are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.