3 In Critical Condition After 40-metre Scaffolding Collapse In Japan's Kawasaki

TOKYO, April 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Five workers fell after scaffolding collapsed at a steel plant in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Monday, leaving three in critical condition, Xinhua reported, citing local media.

According to public broadcaster NHK, the accident occurred shortly before 4.30 pm local time at a construction site near the sea in Kawasaki City. The scaffolding structure, about 40 metres high, collapsed, causing multiple workers to fall, with some landing in the sea.

Four workers have been rescued so far, three of whom are unconscious and in critical condition, the report said, citing local police.

Another worker remains unaccounted for, while police and firefighters are continuing rescue efforts and investigating the details of the accident.  

-- BERNAMA-XINHUA