Bangladeshi worker dies from injuries after fall
ChannelNewsasia.com - 8 hrs 12 mins ago
SINGAPORE : A Bangladeshi worker died in hospital on Tuesday from injuries sustained after falling from a height of 9 metres.
The 25-year-old was carrying out air-conditioning works inside Changi Airport's Terminal 1 departure hall when he fell, eyewitnesses said.
Responding to MediaCorp queries, a Changi Airport Group (CAG) spokesman said the worker, an employee of Air System Technology, was attended to by doctors from Raffles Medical Group before paramedics arrived.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it received a call at 1.51pm about the accident.
The worker, who suffered fractures to his limbs and also hurt his head, was sent to the Changi General Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
The CAG spokesman said: "We are saddened by the news of his death and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones. Changi Airport Group places the highest priority on safety and we are treating this accident seriously."
He added all construction work at the site has been suspended until further notice while it works with its contractors to determine the cause of the accident.
The police and the Ministry of Manpower are investigating.
ChannelNewsasia.com - 8 hrs 12 mins ago
SINGAPORE : A Bangladeshi worker died in hospital on Tuesday from injuries sustained after falling from a height of 9 metres.
The 25-year-old was carrying out air-conditioning works inside Changi Airport's Terminal 1 departure hall when he fell, eyewitnesses said.
Responding to MediaCorp queries, a Changi Airport Group (CAG) spokesman said the worker, an employee of Air System Technology, was attended to by doctors from Raffles Medical Group before paramedics arrived.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it received a call at 1.51pm about the accident.
The worker, who suffered fractures to his limbs and also hurt his head, was sent to the Changi General Hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
The CAG spokesman said: "We are saddened by the news of his death and extend our condolences to his family and loved ones. Changi Airport Group places the highest priority on safety and we are treating this accident seriously."
He added all construction work at the site has been suspended until further notice while it works with its contractors to determine the cause of the accident.
The police and the Ministry of Manpower are investigating.
