Rescue workers implement urgent aid to those trapped in a scaffold-collpase accident at a construction site in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 12, 2010. Seven workers were buried when scaffolding and a concrete roof collapsed at the construction site of Wuhu Huaqiang Culture and Technology Park on Tuesday. A rescue operation was underway and police were investigating the cause of the accident. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    HEFEI, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Seven workers were buried when scaffolding and a concrete roof collapsed at a construction site in east China's Anhui Province Tuesday, said local authorities.

    Eight workers had been taken to hospital, including one in critical condition, said Zhang Min, of the publicity department of Wuhu Municipal Party Committee.

Rescue workers implement urgent aid to those trapped in a scaffold-collpase accident at a construction site in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 12, 2010.  (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    The accident happened at 11:50 a.m. at the construction site of Wuhu Huaqiang Culture and Technology Park.

    It happened at the end of the morning shift, so the exact number of people buried was still unknown, said Zhang.

    A rescue operation was underway and police were investigating the cause of the accident.

    The park, with a total investment of 2.5 billion yuan (366 million U.S. dollars) from Shenzhen Huaqiang Holdings Limited, is due to open on May 1.

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