Scaffolding collapses in Manhattan; 1 dead

NEW YORK (AP) - A person died and three others were injured Thursday after scaffolding on the outside of a Manhattan building collapsed, authorities said.

Emergency personnel responded to the multi-story building at 136 E. 36th St. in Murray Hill around 4:30 p.m.

The Fire Department said the injured people were taken to the hospital.

It was unclear what led to the scaffolding collapse. A message was sent to the company that manages the apartment building.

Police urged people to avoid the scene, between Lexington and Third avenues, and the Department of Building was on site.