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Scaffolding Collapse in Kawasaki: Four Workers Rescued, Concerns for Others

4/7/2026

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On April 7, 2026, scaffolding collapsed at a JFE Steel construction site in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, during crane demolition work at about 4:25 PM.
Five workers were involved.
Four workers were rescued.
Three of the rescued workers were unconscious.
There are concerns that some workers may have fallen into the water and emergency services responded to the scene after multiple emergency calls.

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Story summary

On April 7, 2026, scaffolding collapsed at a JFE Steel construction site in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, during crane demolition work at about 4:25 PM.
Five workers were involved.
Four workers were rescued.
Three of the rescued workers were unconscious.
There are concerns that some workers may have fallen into the water and emergency services responded to the scene after multiple emergency calls.