Four injured as probe is launched into scaffolding collapse in Malaga

Initial investigations pointed towards strong winds but a forklift truck accidentally knocking into the structure could be to blame

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Friday, 24 April 2020, 13:29

The National Police are investigating after the scaffolding on a construction site collapsed next to the El Carmen market in Malaga city on Monday, leaving four injured, including a 74-year-old woman who was trapped in the wreckage.

Initial investigations pointed towards the strong winds in the city at the time but investigators have not ruled out it being caused by a forklift truck accidentally knocking into the structure.

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