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Worker killed in fall at Tanjong Rhu BTO construction site
A construction worker died after falling from height while concrete works were underway at a Build-to-Order housing project on Tanjong Rhu Road. The incident has prompted investigations into workplace safety protocols at the site.
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A fatal accident at a BTO construction site on Tanjong Rhu Road has claimed the life of a worker who fell during concreting operations. Emergency responders were alerted to the incident, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene. The Housing and Development Board construction project has been the focus of immediate safety reviews following the fatality. Workplace safety authorities have begun investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fall and whether proper safety measures were in place during the high-risk concreting works. The incident marks another reminder of the hazards faced by workers in the construction sector, particularly during operations at elevated heights. A full report into the causes of the accident is expected as authorities assess compliance with safety regulations and work practices at the site.