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SINGAPORE - A Bangladeshi construction worker, 31, died on Saturday (Dec 11) morning after he was crushed by a bundle of steel bars that had dropped onto him.
At the time of the accident, the steel bars were being lifted by a tower crane, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) told The Straits Times.
The fatal incident occurred at worksite in Bedok Reservoir Park, where a clubhouse for Home Team national servicemen (NSmen) is being built.
Police said they were alerted to the accident at 900 Bedok North Road at about 9.30am.
The worker, who was employed by Chin Lee Construction, was taken to Changi General Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The police and MOM are investigating the incident.
More at https://www.straitstimes.com/singap...e-of-steel-bars-at-hometeamns-bedok-clubhouse