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March 17, 2026
Vienna in shock after death of four construction workers: First photos and videos from the scene of the tragedy
Vienna, the capital of Austria, was struck by an unprecedented tragedy this afternoon when scaffolding and formwork collapsed at a construction site.
TL;DR
- Four people died and one was seriously injured when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Vienna.
- The injured worker sustained severe head, spine, and arm injuries.
- The collapse happened during concrete pouring in Alsergrund.
- Emergency services, including firefighters, paramedics, police, and a drone, responded to the incident.
- Traffic diversions are in place, and the public is asked to avoid the area.
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