Published on February 19, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2026) — The West Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Departments responded to the 300 block of Lakeview Ave. around 7:10 a.m.
First responders determined construction scaffolding collapsed injuring four individuals. The injured were transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 300 block of Lakeview Ave. was briefly closed as a result of the incident.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
Case no.: 20260002698
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org