Two people have suffered minor after scaffolding collapsed in downtown Toronto.
In a tweet, Toronto police said scaffolding had collapsed on Tuesday afternoon in the area of Spadina Avenue and Bremner Boulevard.
The collapse was reported just before 1:30 p.m.
Police said a streetlight was knocked out as a result, while a woman also suffered a leg injury. In an update, police clarified two people had been minorly injured.
Traffic lights at the intersection were down, police said around 2 p.m.
Although streetcars were still running, northbound lanes on Spadina Avenue were closed.
In a statement emailed to Global News, the Ontario Ministry of Labour said a structure at the worksite fell “resulting in an injury to a non-worker.”
The ministry said no workers were reported to be injured.
According to the ministry, two inspectors attended the scene.
The ministry said four requirements were issued to the contractor, Reliance Construction Group.
One requirement was issued to the employer, Hardwall Construction Ltd.
“As the investigation is ongoing, the ministry cannot comment further at this time,” the statement read.
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