RCMP confirm they are investigating after a building collapsed in Antigonish, N.S. on Thursday afternoon.
Police say the incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at a new building that was under construction on Adams Street.
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At the time of the collapse, RCMP say three workers were at the site. One of them was trapped for a brief period of time.
Police say the injured worker was removed and taken to St. Martha’s Regional Hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries.
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A second worker was treated for minor injuries, while a third worker was not injured.
Police say the Nova Scotia Department of Labour is currently on scene and investigating.
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