At the time the scaffolding collapses, the construction workers were working on the exterior of the building where the future Wegmans will be located.
Seven construction workers suffered various level of injuries due to the differences in height of the scaffolding. Two of the workers were seriously injured and were airlifted from the scene to Inova Fairfax Hospital. The remaining five were transported by ground to Inova Loudoun at Lansdowne and Cornwall.
Police with the Town of Leesburg are investigating the incident. The cause of the accident will likely be investigated by the state Occupational Safety and Health Administration because the accident occurred at a work site.
Construction at the site resumed, although workers are not in the same immediate area as the accident.
Thanks to the great work of the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue personnel regarding this incident. Responders included apparatus from the Leesburg Fire Department, Loudoun Rescue Squad, Sterling Rescue Squad, Lovettsville Fire and Rescue Department and others.