Construction Accident Injures Two Workers in Ciudad Mayakoba

Two workers injured after falling from a two-story building at a construction site in Ciudad Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Two workers were injured Thursday in a fall at a construction site in the Ciudad Mayakoba residential complex, north of Playa del Carmen.

According to unofficial reports, the workers fell about 8 meters (26 feet) while working on a two-story building under construction.

Emergency services were alerted through the 911 dispatch line. Officers from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC), firefighters, and civil protection personnel arrived at the scene to provide first aid and secure the area for investigators.

Due to the severity of his injuries, one of the workers was taken by emergency responders to the state health services hospital (SESA), where he remains in critical condition.

The State Prosecutor’s Office and local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to verify whether the construction site had the required safety measures in place.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx