VILLA PARK, CA – A tragic accident occurred at Villa Park High School on Thursday, November 14, when the bleachers in the gymnasium collapsed during ongoing renovations. The incident, which took place around 10:20 a.m. at 18042 Taft Ave., resulted in the death of one construction worker and left another injured.
According to Orange County Fire Capt. Sean Doran, emergency responders were dispatched at 10:21 a.m. Upon arrival, they confirmed that one worker had been pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. Thankfully, no students or staff were present in the gymnasium during the collapse.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.