Long Island bridge scaffolding collapse kills 1, injures 6

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Cody, D. (2026, November 12). Long Island bridge scaffolding collapse kills 1, injures 6. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/us-news/long-island-bridge-scaffolding-collapse-kills-1-injures-6/

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On Wednesday, a scaffolding collapse at the Loop Parkway drawbridge on Long Island killed one construction worker and injured six others. Two workers fell into Reynolds Channel when the temporary structure gave way around noon. One of those who fell remains missing, with search efforts underway involving local authorities and Coast Guard teams. The incident occurred as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades to the bridge, which was built in 1934; the state has allocated $15.9 million for these improvements scheduled to be finished by March 2028.

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A section of bridge scaffolding on the Loop Parkway drawbridge in Long Beach, Nassau County, collapsed on November 8, 2026, killing one construction worker and injuring six others. The incident occurred just before noon when a makeshift structure connecting the Meadowbrook State Parkway to Long Beach gave way, causing two workers to fall into Reynolds Channel. One of those injured later died at the hospital, while another remains missing despite search efforts involving Coast Guard units from Jones Beach and Cape Cod. The bridge was reopened by 5 p.m. on the same day. This collapse highlights ongoing concerns about the frequent need for updates and maintenance since the bridge's construction in 1934; most recently, $15.9 million was allocated for infrastructure upgrades set to be completed by March 2028.

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A construction worker was killed and another remains missing Wednesday after a section of bridge scaffolding collapsed on Long Island, injuring six. asserted

section → kill → six

The makeshift structure on the Loop Parkway drawbridge — which connects the Meadowbrook State Parkway to Long Beach in Nassau County — buckled just before noon, sending two workers plunging into the Reynolds Channel, according to the New York State Police. uncertain

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Six workers suffered non-life threatening injuries and one of the men who fell into the water remains missing, Newsday reported. asserted

Newsday → suffer → water

First responders attempted CPR on one of the victims, who was rushed to a local hospital but later dead, according to News12. uncertain

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Search and rescue crews from Coast Guard Station Jones Beach and Air Station Cape Cod joined local authorities to help locate the missing worker. asserted

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The parkway was fully reopened by 5 p.m. Wednesday evening. asserted

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The road has frequently required updates and maintenance since its construction in 1934, according to Newsday. uncertain

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Most recently, the government allotted $15.9 million to a third-party contractor for infrastructure upgrades scheduled to be completed by March 2028, according to state Department of Transportation. uncertain

government → allot → Transportation

The upgrades include maintenance to bridge decks, replacement of bridge joints, new railings and better lighting for boat traffic. asserted

upgrades → include → traffic

The Lido Point Lookout Fire Department and state police did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. asserted

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