Montclair man killed, Elizabeth man missing after Long Island bridge scaffolding collapse
New York State Police say Kleiton De Madeiros of Montclair died from his injuries after the collapse at the Loop Parkway Bridge.
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A New Jersey man is dead and another remains missing after scaffolding collapsed beneath a Long Island bridge Wednesday, sending two construction workers into the water.
New York State Police say Kleiton De Madeiros of Montclair died from his injuries after the collapse at the Loop Parkway Bridge. Crews are still searching the water for 38-year-old Diogo De Oliveria of Elizabeth.
Eight workers were on the scaffolding when it collapsed just before noon. Six other workers suffered minor injuries.
State Police, the Coast Guard, multiple fire departments and Nassau County agencies joined the search for the missing worker.
The workers were part of a $13.8 million bridge painting and steel repair project that includes the Loop Parkway drawbridge. A source tells News 12 Champion Painting is the contractor.
The state Department of Transportation says it is gathering information from the contractor and staff to assist in the investigation.
