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Worker dies after scaffolding collapses on lorry at Jurong Port construction site
SG🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Worker dies after scaffolding collapses on lorry at Jurong Port construction site

A worker died after scaffolding collapsed onto a lorry he was in at a construction site in Jurong Port on August 3. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident around 9:50 am and used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped individual, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) highlighted recent workplace safety concerns, noting that this incident follows seven worker deaths in five accidents over four weeks, contributing to a rise in workplace fatalities in 2026 compared to 2025. MOM emphasized the importance of strict safety protocols and employer responsibility.

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The Straits Times logoThe Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒Center6 hr. ago
Worker dies after scaffolding collapses on lorry at Jurong Port construction site

A worker died after scaffolding collapsed onto a lorry he was in at a construction site in Jurong Port on August 3. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the incident around 9:50 am and used hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped individual, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) highlighted recent workplace safety concerns, noting that this incident follows seven worker deaths in five accidents over four weeks, contributing to a rise in workplace fatalities in 2026 compared to 2025. MOM emphasized the importance of strict safety protocols and employer responsibility.

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