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22-year-old worker dies in fall at Tanjong Rhu BTO site
A construction worker in his early twenties died after falling from height at a Build-to-Order housing project in Tanjong Rhu. The incident has prompted investigation into workplace safety at the site.
LSN Singapore ·
A 22-year-old construction worker died following a fall at the Tanjong Rhu BTO construction site, marking another workplace fatality in Singapore's building sector. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Housing and Development Board project, which is undergoing active construction, was the location of the fatal accident. Preliminary investigations suggest the worker fell from an elevated area of the site during work operations.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. The Ministry of Manpower and other relevant agencies are expected to examine safety protocols and working conditions at the construction site to determine whether proper safety measures were in place.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about workplace safety in Singapore's construction industry, where falls from height remain a leading cause of fatal and serious injuries. Construction companies are required to maintain strict adherence to safety regulations and provide appropriate protective equipment and training to workers.