Scaffolding collapses at Banbury building site injuring two
Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 14:38 · Archive
Scaffolding partially collapsed at a building site in Banbury on Wednesday, injuring two workers who were taken to hospital.
Scaffolding partially collapsed at a building site on Lower Cherwell Street in Banbury, next to a Morrisons garage, on Wednesday. Nine workers were present at the site when the collapse happened. Two people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Thames Valley Police confirmed there are no reports of anyone being trapped.
The two injured workers were both taken to the John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. One sustained head and leg injuries, while the second patient had severe injuries and was accompanied by the Thames Valley Air Ambulance critical care team. Emergency services including police, ambulance services, fire and rescue, and the air ambulance attended the scene.
The building site, a former car dealer, is undergoing construction of 19 apartments. Thames Valley Police said officers remained at the scene to support emergency service partners and asked the public to avoid the immediate area. The Health and Safety Executive was approached for comment.
How it is being reported
- Police statement in full on scaffolding collapse as two in hospitalTwo people have been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site, police have said in a statement.Oxford Mail · 21 Oct, 14:02
- Police statement in full on scaffolding collapse as two in hospitalTwo people have been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a building site, police have said in a statement.Oxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 14:02
- LIVE: Serious incident as 'scaffolding collapses' at building siteA serious incident in Oxfordshire as a Banbury building site sees scaffolding collapseOxford Mail · 21 Oct, 13:19
- LIVE: Serious incident as 'scaffolding collapses' at building siteA serious incident in Oxfordshire as a Banbury building site sees scaffolding collapseOxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 13:19
- LIVE: Serious incident as 'scaffolding collapses' at building siteA serious incident in Oxfordshire as a Banbury building site sees scaffolding collapseOxford Mail · 21 Oct, 13:19
- LIVE: Serious incident as 'scaffolding collapses' at building siteA serious incident in Oxfordshire as a Banbury building site sees scaffolding collapseOxfordshire Guardian · 21 Oct, 13:19
In this story: Banbury · Lower Cherwell Street · Thames Valley Police · John Radcliffe · Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service · South Central Ambulance Service
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