24-06-2025
Construction accident in Durban leaves one dead, four injured
A construction worker died and four were injured when they fell approximately six metres during a scaffolding collapse in Umgeni Road, Durban, according to paramedics.
ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said emergency services officials were called to the scene at around 11:30.
'Initial reports were that a construction team were working on a scaffolding when the scaffolding gave way. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find total chaos,' he said.
Five workers had fallen around six metres, he added.
'Immediately, more ambulances, as well as advanced life support paramedics, were dispatched to assist,' Jamieson said.
A male construction worker, believed to be about 40 years old, was declared dead on the scene.
The other four sustained injuries ranging from moderate to critical.
They have been transported to the hospital.
Police are investigating the matter.
