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Worker pinned in a Council Bluffs construction accident

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October 11th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) –  One person was pinned and two other people were injured after a partial building collapse in Council Bluffs on Tuesday afternoon. The building is part of Decker Plastics, a packaging group, located near S 11th Street and 2nd Avenue. According to Council Bluffs police, there were roof rafters being put up as part of new construction at the building when one fell and pinned a worker.

Two other people were injured, but were able to walk out of the building, according to authorities. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.