A worker became stuck under the old Panmure Bridge when scaffolding collapsed into water this morning.
The collapse happened shortly before 10am on Lagoon Drive, East Auckland, injuring four.
At the scene said a man could be seen wedged between the bridge and a concrete pillar, while scaffolding debris is strewn below him in the water and on the bank. Photo / Brett Phibbs
The Fire Service said six people fell into the water and one was trapped, all of whom were working as scaffolders.
A Herald reporter could see a man wedged between the bridge and a concrete pillar, scaffolding debris strewn below him in the water and on the bank.
A fire engine moved underneath the bridge and extended a ladder to the trapped man.
Fire crews brought him to the top of the fire engine and safely to the ground.
He was able to walk and appeared uninjured.
The man was brought safely onto the top of the fire engine with the help of fire crews and is back on safe ground. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Two people suffered moderate injuries and one had minor injuries. All three were taken to Middlemore Hospital. A fourth person was assessed at a medical clinc.
