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Authorities continue to investigate a New York City scaffolding accident that injured a worker on Manhattan's Upper East Side, NY1 reported.

The scaffolding collapse occurred as workers were removing asbestos from a building on East 97th Street. One employee was taken to the hospital with a broken leg. It's unclear whether he fell off the scaffold or was hit by debris as it crashed to the ground.

FOX News reported the construction accident occurred in East Harlem. Emergency crews rescued one of the workers.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration reported that scaffolding accidents resulted in 88 fatalities in 2007. In three-quarters of the cases, a worker was injured either as a result of a plank or support giving way, or after slipping or being struck by an object. Falls are also a leading cause of New York City construction accidents.

Pedestrians on the ground may also be injured by collapsing scaffolding. As we reported in November on our New York Injury Lawyer Blog, at least six people were injured when two taxi cabs collided in the East Village, sending scaffolding crashing into the street.

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Two taxi cabs collided in the East Village Sunday night, sending scaffolding crashing into the street and injuring at least six people.

The New York City scaffolding accident occurred after the colliding cabs jumped a curb on Broadway and East 8th Street shortly before 8 p.m., according to the New York Post.

Both vehicles were left buried in debris in front of a Gap store -- click here for pictures of the New York City taxi cab accident.

Witnesses reported the cabs were either racing or attempting to overtake one another when they lost control. Two people were seriously injured. All six victims in both cabs were transported th St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.

"The backside of one cab hit the pole," witness Mark Seran, 47, told The Post. "Then they spun and the scaffolding collapsed."

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, the New York taxi cab accident lawyers and the scaffolding injury attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool offer free appointments to discuss your rights. Call 212-406-1700.