Fatal Accident Halts Construction at JFK Airport
All construction work at JFK Airport has been temporarily halted after two construction workers died when they became trapped in a 30-foot deep trench. The workers were relocating utility lines to support the increased energy needs of the JFK redevelopment project. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and a safety standdown remains until safety reviews have been conducted. The incident did not affect flights traveling to and from the airport.