Chicago construction worker killed, another injured after collapse, fall near UChicago Medicine Cancer Center, fire officials say [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — An iron worker died after a scaffolding collapse at a Hyde Park hospital, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The incident happened at the construction site for the University of Chicago Cancer Pavilion Project on Maryland Street near 57th Street around noon, Chicago fire officials said.

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Officials said two workers were on scaffolding for the elevator shaft construction when they believe high winds caused the scaffolding to collapse.

The workers fell eight stories, through ground level pit, Chicago fire officials said. Wind gusts were upwards of 40 miles per hour on Thursday.

A 27-year-old worker was found dead at the scene, Chicago police said. Another worker was sent to the hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses said they saw the scaffold swaying. It was secured to the building after the incident.

Both were employed by New Horizon Steel. Turner Construction is completing …