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Shelby County Barn Construction Collapse Kills Worker, Injures Several

State workplace-safety officials opened an investigation into the roof-truss failure.

Overview

  • A barn under construction in the 8900 block of Dover Road in Shelby County collapsed, leaving one worker dead and several others injured.
  • Shelby County EMS said several roof trusses failed inside the structure and caused multiple workers to fall.
  • Emergency crews from Shelby County EMS and Ballardsville Fire responded and treated the injured at the scene.
  • Officials have not released the name of the worker who died or details on the severity of the other injuries.
  • The Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program and state emergency officials are investigating the cause and said they will share updates when available.