Eight builders left hanging at a height of 140 meters on a metal structure at the top of a building under construction in Chacara Santo Antonio, in the southern zone of Sao Paulo.

The events took place on October 17 when, at around 4 p.m., one of the scaffolds they were on fell into the void about the 33rd floor. It was then that the workers were subjected to security connections only.

At least ten company vehicles responded to the incident. However, this was the case before his arrival. military police helicopter that the workers were saved.

One of them was seriously injured and He died after being taken to hospital.

🇧🇷 | Workers are suspended from safety ropes more than 100 meters after scaffolding collapses in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/agNRSRXPg1

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The Regional Council of Engineering and Agronomy of the State of Sao Paulo (Crea-SP) said it was investigating the case and trying to identify those responsible. technical project managers.

In a statement, the construction company responsible for the work, EZTEC, expressed regret over the accident and said that:

“Despite the availability of safety and protective equipment, one of the workers died as a result of the accident. “The matter is under investigation.”

“Company follow all recommendations competent authorities,” he added.