Worker falls to death while dismantling Central carnival ride
A 27-year-old Filipino worker fell to his death while dismantling a roller coaster at the Central Harbourfront on Wednesday.
Police and labor department officials said initial investigation showed it was an accident as there were no signs of foul play, adding that the victim had a valid work permit.
At around 10 a.m., the worker was dismantling one of the rides at the AIA Great European Carnival when a six-meter-high platform collapsed.
The victim fell and his head hit the ground, rendering him unconscious.
He was rushed to the hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
A spokesperson said the management team of the AIA Carnival had been cooperating with the police investigation, adding that they have contacted the victim's family.
The dismantling work would remain suspended until the investigation was completed, the spokesperson added.
The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims offered condolences to the victim's family.
It said working on aerial platforms is extremely dangerous, and all workers must exercise great caution.
Four similar incidents have been reported in the last 45 days across Hong Kong, resulting in three deaths and one serious injury, the association said.
-- Contact us at [email protected]
EL/AC/CG
-
America will heal itself. Can undemocratic Hong Kong heal? Michael Chugani
It was inevitable that China, its censored media, and Beijing loyalists here would mock the United States by comparing the protests there with last year’s unrest here. Some are even salivating for
-
Hong Kong brain drain 2020 Ben Kwok
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” Lady Liberty now seems to be speaking directly to Hongkongers after the United States said it is considering welcoming
-
Some proposals to Hong Kong government Patricia Li
With all the protests and violence that have been going on for nearly a year, it appears that they have calmed down during the pandemic, but are now reviving with the enactment of the national
-
Should we be worried about HK? Weijian Shan
Following China legislature’s approval of a resolution to introduce a national security law in Hong Kong last week, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration would “begin the
-
What can we learn from the controversy over DSE History Exam? Lau Kin-yu
Under the haze of COVID-19, the 2020 DSE finally went ahead on 24 April as planned. After 3 months of class suspension, teachers, parents and students were relieved. History – one of the elective
America will heal itself. Can undemocratic Hong Kong heal?
Libra without Facebook: How Celo boosts financial inclusion
Hong Kong brain drain 2020
2020: Digital transformation is key to business continuity
The planet after the pandemic
Some proposals to Hong Kong government
Another long, hot summer in America
Deglobalization will hurt growth everywhere
