Mar 13 • 14:24 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Construction wall collapses on workers, injuring two men in Guaratinguetá, SP

Two men were injured when a wall collapsed on them in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo.

In Guaratinguetá, a town in the interior of São Paulo, two men sustained injuries after a construction wall fell on them early on Friday morning. According to the emergency services, one of the injured is a 47-year-old man who suffered moderate injuries, while the other, aged 51, experienced minor injuries. Both were promptly transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Emergency medical services received the call at 9:43 AM regarding the incident, which took place on Domingos Rodrigues Alves street in the town center. Eyewitnesses helped rescue the victims from the rubble before emergency responders arrived. While the exact cause of the wall's collapse remains unknown, the situation has raised concerns about construction safety standards in the area.

As of now, the ongoing medical treatment and health updates for the injured men are pending. The local news outlet, g1, is also in contact with local police to gather more information about the potential causes leading to this accident. This incident highlights the urgent need for strict safety regulations in construction sites, especially in places like Guaratinguetá that may not be under continuous oversight.

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