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Falling Scaffolding in Chicago Killed Three People
Date: March 9, 2002
Description:

Scaffolding from the 43rd floor of John Hancock Building fell to the downtown street, killing three people.
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Nando Times: Officials say 3 killed, 4 injured as scaffolding collapses in Chicago

Chicago Trubune: Scaffolding falls from Hancock; 3 killed on ground

SF Gate: A deadly collapse in Chicago Falling scaffolding crushes 3 in cars, injures 6 others

AP via Holland Sentinel: Officials probe scaffold collapse

NBC5: Hancock Scaffolding Investigation Picks Up

NBC5: Hancock Scaffolding Left Unused For Months

USA Today: Investigators probe scaffolding accident in Chicago

Your Lawyer: Permits Key In Scaffold Probe

Your Lawyer: Hancock Center Accident Investigated

Your Lawyer: Hancock Center Accident Investigated

Chicago Tribune: City probes legality of scaffolding

ENR: Fatal Scaffold Collapse Prompts Scrutiny of Code

Inner Source: Photos

ChicagolandConstruction.com: SEAOI on the Scaffold and Facade Ordinances

Building Design and Construction: Lawsuits fly over Chicago scaffolding collapse