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One dead in south Austin house collapse after high winds on Thursday; OSHA investigating
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Officials from Travis County ESD 5 are involved in the response. A worker has died after a house under construction collapsed due to high winds.
A worker has died after a house under construction collapsed due to high winds. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Officials from Travis County ESD 5 are involved in the response.
The collapse is attributed to high winds. An investigation is being conducted by OSHA.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the location of the collapse, which was in south Austin.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local ·
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