A deadly industrial accident occurred at a site in the West Kowloon Cultural District. At about 4 pm today (24th), at a site in the West Kowloon Cultural District on Austin Road West, it was reported that a 67-year-old worker surnamed He Nan was at work. , was hit in the chest by a crane and fell into a coma, and colleagues on the site called the police.
The male victim was later taken to hospital by ambulance, but unfortunately proved dead.
The police arrived at the scene and after preliminary investigation, it was believed that the male victim was hit by the crane jib during the maintenance of the crane. The case was classified as an industrial accident, and the cause of death was to be determined after an autopsy.
After the incident, the Industrial Casualty Rights Association will send staff to the hospital to contact the families of the deceased and hope to provide assistance.
It is reported that the deceased had children with his wife before his death, and the children are adults.
The Workers' Rights Association said that the number of accidents has not decreased since the beginning of the new year. This accident is the second fatal industrial accident in a week. It is very saddened by the incident.
The Labour Department said that it dispatched personnel to the scene immediately after receiving the report, and is now investigating the cause of the accident.
The site contractor, Vibo-Taisheng-Jun Wo Joint Venture responded to the incident, stating that at about 4:00 pm today, a worker surnamed Ho was accidentally injured by a hanger waiting for maintenance at the site in District 2 of the West Kowloon Cultural District and was sent to hospital. Severely injured.
The company is deeply saddened by the death of a worker in the project, and expresses its deepest condolences to the family members of the workers, and will actively assist the family members to tide over the difficulties.
In addition, the company will fully cooperate with relevant departments to investigate the cause of the accident.
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