Da Nang, Vietnam—A structural failure at a downtown construction site caused two workers to fall to their deaths this morning. The Department of Labor Safety arrived on-site by noon. The two men were working on the exterior scaffolding of a high-rise project.

Witnesses saw the scaffolding give way while the men were performing finishing work. They fell several stories before landing on the concrete base below. Medical responders were called immediately, but both victims were dead upon arrival.

The site has been shut down indefinitely. Investigators are examining the integrity of the scaffold brackets and the safety harnesses worn by the crew. Early reports suggest the bolts holding the platform may have been loose.

Managers at the construction site are cooperating with the police. They have stopped all ongoing work to allow for a full site audit. All other workers have been evacuated from the danger zone.

The families of the deceased have been notified. This is the second safety incident at a Da Nang high-rise this year. Public pressure is growing for stricter enforcement of labor laws.

Department of Labor inspectors are checking the company’s safety training records. They want to verify if the crew received proper instruction on height safety. Records from the last three months are being seized for review.

The building is one of several new developments in the coastal district. Construction has been booming, but questions about worker protection are now at the center of the investigation.

Operations will remain suspended until the department issues a new clearance. The construction company faces heavy fines if safety violations are found. The site remains cordoned off by police tape as the investigation continues.