Crime & Safety
Workers Fall Down Elevator Shaft In Saint Louis
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Two workers were killed after falling down an elevator shaft at a downtown high rise on Washington Avenue Monday morning.
KMOV Channel 4 reports the workers fell around 11:15 a.m. when their safety cable snapped. The building had been inspected just days ago.
1500blk of Washington - Public Safety Director Judge Edwards & @CFDstlfd confirming two fatalities in a construction accident earlier today. @SLMPD @OSHA_DOL #STLCity Building Division also on scene. Investigation is ongoing. pic.twitter.com/MMFTB7UDRX
— St. Louis Fire Dept (@STLFireDept) June 4, 2018
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