Two workers killed in North-South Corridor worksite accident
Two workers died on 17 September following a heavy machinery accident at a North-South Corridor site on Lentor Avenue. According to LTA, the workers were assembling a winch drum when it slipped, injuring four people. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
SINGAPORE: Two workers lost their lives on Tuesday (17 September) after a heavy machinery accident at a North-South Corridor construction site along Lentor Avenue.
According to a statement from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in response to media queries, the incident occurred when a group of workers was assembling a winch drum on two concrete blocks.
The winch slipped, injuring four workers. A winch drum is a cylindrical device used for winding cables during lifting or pulling operations.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received a call for assistance near the junction of Lentor Avenue and Yio Chu Kang Road at approximately 1.30pm.
A 39-year-old Bangladeshi worker was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Three others were rushed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, where a 38-year-old local site engineer succumbed to his injuries.
The remaining two workers sustained minor injuries and have since been discharged from the hospital.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with the LTA confirming a safety time-out to review procedures.
Heavy machinery or structures must be securely positioned to prevent such accidents, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said.
All four workers involved were employed by VSL Singapore, a sub-contractor for the main contractor Ssangyong Engineering and Construction.
An infographic on the company's website shows that the project includes the construction of a 1.28km underground expressway and a 1.1km viaduct, among other elements.
LTA, the developer of the North-South Corridor, expressed its sorrow and stated that it is working closely with the companies involved to assist the victims' families and authorities in the investigation.
This marks another fatality at a North-South Corridor worksite.
In September last year, a 41-year-old Bangladeshi worker died after being struck by a pallet of gas cylinders during a lifting operation at a Cavenagh Road site.
The 21.5km North-South Corridor, Singapore's first integrated transport corridor, is scheduled to open in 2027.
