Makassar, Indonesia— A construction worker died Tuesday afternoon after a massive section of metal scaffolding collapsed from the fourth floor of a high-rise development in central Makassar. Three other workers sustained injuries when the structure buckled under the weight of heavy building materials. The site has been declared a crime scene pending a safety review.

Project managers were on-site to oversee the installation of exterior glass panels when the failure occurred. Witness statements suggest that the support cables snapped without warning. The collapse created a loud impact that drew crowds to the perimeter.

Emergency medical teams arrived shortly after the incident to treat the survivors. They were transported to the local hospital with multiple fractures. The deceased worker was identified as a long-term employee of the primary contractor.

"The investigation will focus on whether safety protocols were ignored during the material transport," a spokesperson for the local labor department noted. "We have seen too many of these incidents in the regional building sector."

Work at the entire complex has been suspended indefinitely. Inspectors from the provincial government are currently measuring the load-bearing capacity of the remaining scaffolding. They are also reviewing the firm’s compliance with national height-safety standards.

The construction company issued a brief statement expressing condolences to the families of the victims. They promised full cooperation with the official inquiry. Local police are now checking the maintenance logs for all equipment used on the upper levels.

This development project is one of the largest in Makassar, involving a significant number of migrant laborers. Labor unions are calling for a broader audit of safety standards across all active construction sites in South Sulawesi. The site remains behind police tape while engineers assess the structural stability.