A Bangladeshi worker was pronounced dead at the scene, while a local site engineer died in hospital.
With the latest incident, at least six workers have now died due to accidents at LTA worksites in slightly over a year.
Two other workers, aged 32 and 47, were also taken to the same hospital after the accident, which happened at about 1.20pm. Photos of the accident’s aftermath that were shared on private messaging platforms showed two workers, wearing high-visibility jackets and safety helmets, lying face-down on the ground. A third worker can be seen trying to help one of them up.
The main contractor of the Lentor Avenue worksite is South Korean firm Ssangyong Engineering and Construction. The work includes the construction of 1.3km of road tunnels under Lentor Avenue, a 1.1km section of viaduct, as well as surface roads and an exit ramp. With the latest incident, at least six workers have now died due to accidents at LTA worksites in slightly over a year.
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