5 injured after scaffolding collapse at Summit Skywalker Ranch
NBC Bay Area • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Five men were injured, including one seriously with a head injury, after scaffolding and display screens collapsed during event setup at Summit Skywalker Ranch on Monday morning.
- Fire crews responded promptly, rescuing individuals trapped under the collapsed structure and transporting three injured men to local hospitals.
- One patient was trapped under LCD screens and was treated at the scene before being released; airbags were used to lift the collapsed structure.
- Multiple fire departments from Marin County, San Rafael, and Novato responded, while sheriff's deputies were not involved; all units cleared the scene by early afternoon.
- The cause of the collapse is under investigation by Cal/OSHA, and the incident occurred at a facility separate from the main Skywalker Ranch property.
