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ACHADTAYA CHUENNIRAN

Scaffolding collapse in Phuket kills 1, hurts 8

Rescue volunteers search for missing Myanmar workers after scaffolding collapsed at the construction site of VIP Rawai Condominium project in Phuket's Muang district on Sunday. (Photo by Achadtaya Chuenniran)

PHUKET: One person was killed and at least eight others injured when the scaffolding of a condominium project crumbled to the ground on Sunday.

Police at the Chalong station reported the collapse of the scaffolding at the construction site in tambon Rawai in Muang district at 2.15pm. 

Police said the workers were Myanmar nationals. One of them died and eight were injured, with the casualties sent to Vachira Phuket Hosital, Dibuk Hospital and Chalong Hospital.

The police said two workers are trapped under the debris.

The scaffolding collapsed at the construction site of the VIP Rawai Condominium project.

An initial investigation found the scaffolding may not have been able to bear the increased weight after workers poured cement on the steel structure.

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