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Wind-Induced Collapse at Construction Site | Salt Lake City News
A deadly construction accident in Rich County’s Wasatch Ridge area left one worker dead and three others injured when a sudden, powerful windstorm collapsed roof trusses mid-installation. The 56-year-old victim was pinned under debris and later died; a 42-year-old suffered critical injuries requiring an airlift, while a 29-year-old was taken by ambulance. A fourth person received on-site treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident, though wind is the immediate cause, to determine if safety protocols were followed. This tragic event underscores the perilous risks faced by those who…
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