Worker dies after scaffolding collapses on lorry at Jurong Port construction site
The person was found trapped in the driver's seat and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a tragic incident at a construction site in Jurong Port on August 3, a worker lost his life after a scaffolding collapse onto a lorry he was occupying. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was promptly alerted to the situation around 9:50am. Upon their arrival, they discovered a person trapped in the driver's seat of the lorry, which had been struck by the fallen scaffolding.
The SCDF swiftly coordinated with the construction site's employees to remove the hazardous structure from the lorry's top, utilizing hydraulic rescue equipment to free the trapped individual.
Despite the valiant efforts of the SCDF paramedics, the person succumbed to their injuries at the scene. This incident occurs in the wake of MOM's announcement on June 26, which introduced several workplace safety measures following a series of workplace accidents. The measures included a two-week voluntary safety timeout, implemented in response to the deaths of seven workers in five incidents over four weeks.
By the end of 2026, there had been a total of 21 workplace fatalities, a notable increase from the 18 recorded in the same period of 2025.
MOM emphasized the critical importance of employers adhering to safety protocols, ensuring the implementation of adequate risk controls, and establishing robust safe work procedures and supervision arrangements. This incident has been reported to the relevant authorities for further investigation.
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