Woman struck by concrete fragments from Penang heritage building
A cable connected to a wall came loose, dislodging a structure at the corner of the building and causing fragments to fall on the victim.
Last night, a woman in her 20s sustained injuries after being struck by concrete fragments from a heritage building in George Town, Penang. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM when a cable connected to a wall at the corner of the building detached, causing a structure to fall and dislodge a concrete piece. The victim was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment by an ambulance crew. The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) swiftly cleared the debris and cordoned off the area.
Last month, two foreign tourists sustained injuries from falling debris at a heritage building along Armenian Street in George Town. The structural failure was traced to termite damage to a wooden beam. In response, the Penang government directed George Town World Heritage Incorporated and MBPP to issue a safety advisory to the owners of heritage buildings, urging them to conduct thorough inspections.
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