The scaffolding collapsed during the old Beitou Market demolition project, causing 4 injuries. Eyewitness: Strong winds

A scaffolding collapse occurred during the demolition project of the Beitou Old Market in Taipei City this morning, injuring one worker and three passers-by. Fortunately, they were all conscious and have been sent to the hospital for treatment. Witnesses claimed that there was a strong gust of wind before the incident, and soon after they saw the scaffolding shaking and then falling, frightening people at the scene to scream in surprise.

Witnesses claimed that a strong wind blew before the scaffolding collapsed, and the scaffolding began to shake and soon fell over. Since there were many people around at the time, people hurriedly ran away when they saw the scaffolding collapse, and screams of surprise were heard at the scene.

The Taipei City Fire Department received a report at 10:35 this morning. People claimed that a scaffolding collapsed at the old Beitou Market on Xinshi Street and many people were injured.

After the ambulance crew arrived at the scene, they sent the injured 37-year-old worker surnamed Zhang, as well as the 79-year-old woman surnamed Chen, the 55-year-old man surnamed Chen, and the 45-year-old woman surnamed Yang who were injured by the collapsed scaffolding to the hospital. They all had bruises on their limbs, but fortunately they were conscious.

The police said that due to the collapsed scaffolding occupying the road, traffic control has been implemented on Suangang Road (Guangming Road to Daxing Street) and Xinshi Street (Songang Road to Qingjiang Road). The police also appealed to the public not to stop and watch in order to maintain public order and safety.