CHARLOTTE — Three construction workers died in a scaffolding collapse in Dilworth Monday morning, Charlotte Fire confirmed.
It happened around 9 a.m. at a construction site on East Morehead Street, near Euclid Avenue, firefighters said.
Paramedics later confirmed two more construction workers were taken to the hospital, but neither were seriously hurt.
In a news conference, Charlotte Fire Capt. Jackie Gilmore said the department is waiting for OSHA to evaluate the scene.
Dozens of first responders, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and Charlotte Fire, were at the scene investigating. A CMPD crime scene investigation vehicle also remained at the scene.
Channel 9′s Hannah Goetz saw other construction workers in the area who were leaving their jobsites. Captain Gilmore said all construction work was stopped until the investigation was completed.
One worker told Channel 9′s Genevieve Curtis they were doing “as good as we can be.”
Charlotte Fire created a family reunification area for the victim’s families.
>> Channel 9 has several crews at the scene working to learn more.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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