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Three workers were killed and two others were injured after a scaffolding collapsed at a Port Arthur, Texas, construction site, the Associated Press reported.

The AP said first responders arrived at the LNG site early on April 29, 2025, in response to an industrial accident involving Bechtel Global Corp. workers, citing a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office statement posted on social media.

The incident occurred around 2 a.m., according to khou.com.

The sheriff's office said a scaffolding gave way, causing three workers to fall to the ground. Two died on the scene, while the third died at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

Bechtel said a "tank jump form system incident occurred at elevation," khou.com reported.

Felix Lopez, 42, of Pearland, Texas, a father of four, was identified by a family member as one of the dead, according to khou.com.

Dontrell Magee, 41, of Houston, Texas, who died at the hospital, was identified by a former coworker.

A 25-year-old man who died at the scene has not yet been identified.

Two other injured workers still on the scaffolding were taken to a hospital. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, the AP reported.

The sheriff's office said the accident is under investigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified.

In a statement, Bechtel said that site work was stopped immediately, with all workers sent home early to be with their families. Bechtel said it was cooperating with authorities during the investigation and is launching its own internal review.

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