Person dies, another remains missing, after multiple workers thrown into water after scaffolding collapses
Authorities said 8 contracted workers were performing construction work on the bridge when the scaffolding gave way, sending them into the water.
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One person is dead and another still unaccounted for following multiple construction workers being thrown into the water Wednesday after scaffolding collapsed at the Loop Parkway Bridge, according to state police.
Authorities said 8 contracted workers were performing construction work on the bridge when the scaffolding gave way, sending them into the water around noon.
One worker was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, state police said.
Search efforts are still underway to locate the worker unaccounted for.
Emergency personnel remain on scene.
The northbound lanes of the Loop Parkway are closed.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 12 for more information.
