North Carolina: McDowell High School Scaffold Collapses, 6 Injured

Scaffolding at McDowell High School in North Carolina collapsed, injuring at least six construction workers.
North Carolina: McDowell High School Scaffold Collapses, 6 Injured
Jack Phillips
8/12/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Scaffolding at McDowell High School in North Carolina collapsed, injuring at least six construction workers.

Three were airlifted to a nearby hospital, according to WLOS-TV.

It is unclear if any students or other staff were injured.

It is also unclear the extent of the workers’ injuries.

Story is developing; check back for updates.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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