Rescue operation underway after scaffolding breaks, Sacramento Fire Department says

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Updated: 9:34 AM PST Feb 18, 2026

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Crews are working to rescue two people who are trapped under broken scaffolding, the Sacramento Fire Department said.Scaffolding broke shortly before 9:15 a.m. at Q and 15th streets, the fire department said.This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 as we work to gather details as to what caused the scaffolding to break and whether the two people were injured.See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

Crews are working to rescue two people who are trapped under broken scaffolding, the Sacramento Fire Department said.

Scaffolding broke shortly before 9:15 a.m. at Q and 15th streets, the fire department said.

This is a developing story. Stay with KCRA 3 as we work to gather details as to what caused the scaffolding to break and whether the two people were injured.

See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at kcra.com/upload.

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