By: Richard L. Smith
Image Credit: Michael Sprintz
A New Jersey construction worker has died, and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed beneath a bridge on Long Island, sending two men into the water Wednesday morning.
According to New York State Police, Kleiton De Madeiros, 39, of Montclair, was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities identified the missing worker as Diogo De Oliveira, 38, of Elizabeth. He remained unaccounted for as of Thursday morning, November 12.
The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m. Wednesday at the Loop Parkway Bridge in Nassau County.
Six additional construction workers were injured during the collapse but did not fall into the water. Authorities described their injuries as non-life-threatening.
New York State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard have been conducting search operations in the surrounding waters in an effort to locate De Oliveira.
The Loop Parkway Bridge connects mainland Long Island with barrier island communities, including Point Lookout and Lido Beach.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the scaffolding to give way.
The incident remains under investigation.