Firefighters help workers at high-rise on Southvale Cres. after swing stage collapses

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Nov 23, 2022 07:00:00 PM.

Ottawa firefighters helped workers at a high-rise on Southvale Crescent on Nov. 22 after a swing stage collapsed.

Firefighters assessed and treated multiple injured workers who were on the ground.

One worker was hanging from their safety rope and firefighters were able to lower them down onto a balcony so they could be assessed and treated.

Ottawa paramedics took over patient care when they arrived at the scene.

Another worker was hanging from their safety rope & Firefighters helped safely lower them down onto a balcony so they could assess & treat them. @OttawaParamedic took over patient care upon their arrival. #OttNews 2/2

— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) November 23, 2022

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