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Investigation underway after worker dies in fall from scaffolding in Berks Co.

When:

June 4, 2026 · 9:42 AM

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Philadelphia weather forecast – NBC10 Philadelphia

A Kutztown Borough man has died, officials said, after falling from scaffolding while working at a job site in Berks County. According to police, a 47-year-old man — who officials did not immediately provide further identifying information on — died after falling from a scaffolding at a job site in Shillington Borough at about 9:47 a.m. on Wednesday. The victim, officials said, was pronounced at about 11:11 a.m. at Reading Hospital. Officials did not immediately provide further information on ho