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Police rule out foul play in fatal Lentor construction accident
Authorities have concluded their investigation into a 2024 incident at a Lentor construction site that claimed two lives, finding no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. The Ministry of Manpower has similarly indicated it will not pursue enforcement action against other parties involved.
LSN Singapore ·
Police have closed their investigation into a fatal accident at a construction site in Lentor last year, determining that no foul play was involved in the incident that resulted in two deaths.
The findings come after a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the workplace accident. Investigators found no evidence suggesting deliberate wrongdoing or criminal conduct contributed to the fatalities.
The Ministry of Manpower, Singapore's workplace safety regulator, has aligned with the police assessment. The agency has decided against taking further enforcement action against any other individuals connected to the incident, signaling that no breaches of workplace safety obligations warrant additional penalties or prosecution.
The incident adds to the ongoing focus on construction site safety in Singapore. While the authorities have concluded their formal investigations, the case underscores the hazardous nature of construction work and the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols on job sites.