Construction Workers Trapped After Structure Collapses

San Antonio, Texas – Two construction workers were seriously injured while they were working at a construction site near Loop 410 and U.S. 90.

The accident happened on Friday, February 02^nd, at about 2:35 p.m. when a row of rebar support beams about 20 yards long came crashing down on the workers, leaving one in critical condition.

San Antonio Police Sgt. Mark Hubbard said: “As they were tying the rebar together, one of the beams suspending the rebar in the air tipped over, causing the whole thing to go down”.

Both workers were taken to University Hospital, their identities weren’t released.

CONSTRUCTION COLLAPSE UPDATE: Crews have re-opened 1 access road lane on 410 to 90. @News4SA @KABBFOX29 pic.twitter.com/0cKvYGdYL1

— Camilla Rambaldi (@CamillaR_TV) February 1, 2018

The accident is under investigation by OSHA and the police department.

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John C. Merlino is a zealous legal voice for injured construction workers. A senior managing member of the firm, Mr. Merlino was born and raised in Brooklyn, to immigrant parents. Mr. Merlino learned the importance of educating our clients of their rights and being a strong-compassionate advocate. Mr. Merlino, along with his mentor William Schwitzer, are among the most respected Construction Site Accident Lawyers in the State of New York.