A construction site in Quincy was thrust into chaos Tuesday morning following the collapse of scaffolding at an apartment building that's been under construction for roughly a year. The incident, which unfolded on the intersection of Washington and Edison streets, triggered a substantial emergency response as crews scrambled to assess the situation and locate any potentially trapped workers.
Despite the potentially catastrophic nature of the collapse, and the windy conditions that plagued the South Shore with gusts hitting 35-50 mph, there's some relief as the Quincy Fire Department has confirmed that all workers are accounted for. This information comes on the heels of local business owners indicating to 7NEWS that the scaffolding in question had only been erected this week. The area has been cordoned off by authorities who ask the public to keep a distance for the time being.
The Quincy Fire Department has also conveyed to the public that, miraculously, no injuries have been reported following the incident. As the dust settles, eyes now turn to the cause of the collapse. A birds-eye view captured by SKY7-HD showed a significant portion of the construction site's scaffolding splayed across the ground, leaving more questions than answers about the structural integrity and planning involved in this near disaster.
While the situation remains dynamic, and investigations continue by local authorities, Friends Of Quincy Firefighters IAFF Local 792 shared with Boston 25 News that efforts had transitioned from rescue to recovery and securing the site. This development suggests that, for now, the immediate danger has passed, but the community's nerves remain frayed, as the memory of the morning's events lingers like the chilling winter winds that may have sparked the calamity.
