VIENNA, March 17 (Reuters) - Four people have died after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in the upmarket ninth district of Vienna, Austrian news agency APA reported on Tuesday. Vienna
Four dead after scaffolding collapses at Vienna building site
Details of the Vienna Scaffolding Collapse Incident
Overview of the Accident
VIENNA, March 17 (Reuters) - Four people were killed after scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in the courtyard of a residential apartment building in the upmarket ninth district of Vienna, a police spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Unclear Cause and Building Information
The cause of the collapse and the exact nature of the work that had been taking place were not immediately clear, the spokesperson said, adding that the building was an old one typical of the area, where much of the architecture is from the 19th century.
Injuries and Casualties
A spokesperson for the ambulance service said a fifth person, a 45-year-old man, was seriously injured.
Location and Context
Site of the Accident
The street the accident occurred on, Porzellangasse, runs through the heart of the district, near the city's French school and the nearby Palais Liechtenstein, one of the city's most opulent historic palaces.
Police Investigation
Witness Interviews
Police are interviewing witnesses, including construction workers who survived the accident, the spokesperson said.
(Reporting by Francois Murphy;Editing by Alison Williams and Nia Williams)
