6 construction workers injured in scaffolding collapse in Long Island City, Queens

All six injuries are considered non-threatening.

LONG ISLAND CITY, Queens (WABC) -- Six construction workers were injured after scaffolding collapsed in Queens Monday morning.

The incident happened just before 11 a.m. at 42-20 27th Street -- between Queens Plaza South and 42nd Road -- in Long Island City.
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The scaffolding collapsed on the fifth floor of the building under construction.

All six injuries are considered non-life threatening. The Department of Buildings responded to the scene and will determine the structural integrity of the building.
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FDNY flew its drone over the scene to get an aerial view of the collapse:

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