Worker killed, another missing after bridge scaffolding collapse on Loop Parkway Bridge

One construction worker has died and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed during a bridge repair project on Long Island, sending two workers into the water and injuring six others, according to New York State Police.

The incident happened shortly before noon Wednesday on the Loop Parkway Bridge in Point Lookout. Authorities said the collapse occurred while a bridge construction and repair crew was working beneath the span.

According to state police, two workers fell into the water when the scaffolding gave way. One worker was pulled from the water and taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. A second worker remained unaccounted for Wednesday evening as a large-scale search continued. Next-of-kin notification is still pending for the deceased worker.

Six other workers involved in the incident did not fall into the water but suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

The collapse prompted a massive emergency response involving multiple fire department marine units, dive teams, police agencies and the U.S. Coast Guard. Divers and rescue crews spent hours searching the waters around the bridge.

The project is part of a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation initiative. Officials have not released additional details about what caused the collapse.

Emergency personnel remain at the scene as recovery efforts continue. Northbound lanes of the Loop Parkway remain closed, while southbound lanes have reopened.

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