1 worker killed, another injured after accident at RTS Link station worksite in Woodlands
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SINGAPORE - A construction worker was killed and another was injured in an accident on Thursday (June 27) at a worksite for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link station in Woodlands North. The workers, aged 48 and 49, were injur1 worker killed, another injured after accident at RTS Link station worksite in Woodlands
SINGAPORE - A construction worker was killed and another was injured in an accident on Thursday (June 27) at a worksite for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link station in Woodlands North. The workers, aged 48 and 49, were injured by falling steel reinforcement bars that were being installed for the station's foundation at around 9.30am. Both workers were taken to hospital, where the younger man later died. Police investigations are ongoing, but based on preliminary findings, foul play is not suspected. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said the steel bars had swayed before falling. It added that it takes a serious view of safety incidents, and a safety timeout has been called to review and further enhance the safety process. Meanwhile, the authority is working with the main contractor, Japanese firm Penta-Ocean Construction, and the subcontractor involved, Interno Engineering, to assist the family of the dead worker. This is the third death of a worker at an LTA worksite in seven months. Read more