Bleachers Collapse on Construction Crew Killing One

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 11-14-24, 10:21 p.m.
LOCATION: 18042 TAFT AVE
AREA/CITY: VILLA PARK
DETAILS:

VILLA PARK – One construction worker was killed and another was injured in an accident at Villa Park High School Thursday. The bleachers in a gymnasium at the school at 18042 Taft Ave. collapsed about 10:20 a.m. Thursday while the gym was being renovated, authorities said.  One man was killed and another man was injured in the accident, authorities said.  Orange County Fire Capt. Sean Doran said firefighters were dispatched at 10:21 a.m. and one worker was pronounced dead on scene and the other was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.  No students or staff were in the area when the accident happened, Doran said.

HANDLING AGENCIES: Orange County Sheriffs Office and Orange County Fire Authority
SOT(s): YES, WITH PIO

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