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Bacalar bricklayer dies from construction site scaffolding fall

Bacalar, Q.R. — A Bacalar bricklayer died in hospital after suffering a worksite accident. The man, 70, fell three meters from a construction site onto concrete material below.

Bacalar bricklayer dies from construction site scaffolding fall

The accident happened at a site on 21st Avenue in the Benito Juárez neighborhood when the man fell from scaffolding. Rural Police were called to the hospital in response to reports of his death.

Paramedics transferred 70 year old Benedicto “N” to hospital after falling from the scaffolding onto bricks below. He suffered extensive injuries both from the fall and from landing on concrete bricks.

He later died in hospital. Authorities are investigating the safety conditions at the construction site.