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3 injured in construction accident at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls

Three people were injured in a construction accident at a Sanford Health facility in Sioux Falls on May 25, 2023.
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Three people were injured in a construction accident at a Sanford Health facility in Sioux Falls on May 25, 2023.

Three people were hurt in a construction accident at Sanford Health’s main campus in Sioux Falls.

A section of scaffolding collapsed Thursday afternoon between the surgical tower and the children’s hospital, according to a statement from Sanford.

Three construction workers were taken to the emergency room for treatment. Their conditions have not been released.

"Our thoughts are with those who were impacted by this incident, and we want to express our gratitude to local emergency officials for responding quickly and efficiently to the site," Sanford's statement said.

It’s still unclear what caused the collapse.

Josh Chilson is the news director at South Dakota Public Broadcasting. A Florence, S.D. native, Josh graduated with a journalism degree from South Dakota State University. He has worked as a newspaper reporter and videographer, and most recently as managing editor for Dakota News Now. Josh is based out of SDPB's Sioux Falls studio.