Update: 5 Hospitalized, 1 With Life-Threatening Injuries After Wall Collapses In Bedford

Five construction workers were trapped under a collapsed wall at a Middlesex County home, officials said.

The incident occurred at 61 Dunster Road in Bedford.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps street view / Bedford Police Department*

The construction workers were trapped underneath the collapsed wall.
Photo Credit: *Bedford Police and Fire Departments*

08/23/2023 10:36 a.m.

The wall fell at the construction site before 7:35 a.m. at 61 Dunster Road in Bedford, according to Bedford Police and Fire Departments. Five workers were taken to an area hospital, with one having life-threatening injuries.

A bystander administered life-saving aid until paramedics arrived and first responders were able to extricate the trapped people.

A Bedford firefighter was injured in the process and was treated on-scene.

The Bedford Building Inspector determined through an initial investigation that improper construction techniques were used, but OSHA will conduct a follow-up investigation and determine the final cause.

The workers were building on an addition to the home. The homeowners were not at the scene at the time of the collapse.

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