Two hurt as concrete stairwell collapses

Two men who were working on a hotel in Swindon had a narrow escape yesterday (Tuesday) after a concrete stairwell gave way.

The sub-contractors, who were working for the Midas Group, were at the new Ramada Hotel site when the 80m-high stairwell collapsed at approximately 9am.

The Health & Safety Executive has launched an investigation after inspectors visited the site to survey the damage, but was unable to confirm whether it would be taking any legal action.

The 123-bedroom hotel, being built by Devon-based Midas, was sealed off as the men were taken to the Great Western Hospital.