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SMC: Scaffolding, not MRT-7 post collapsed in construction site
Scaffolding, not a construction post, collapsed along West Avenue in Quezon City on Sunday, April 13, due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, according to San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Infrastructure.
The collapsed scaffolding was part of the temporary construction setup for the Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) guideway and did not compromise the integrity of the project's major structures.
No injuries were reported, but the incident caused a power interruption in the area.
The debris was cleared by the contractor past midnight on Monday, April 14.
SMC Infrastructure assured the public that safety remains a top priority and that other scaffoldings in the area have been reinspected.
A full report will be submitted to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) once the investigation is completed.
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