A 62-year-old worker died yesterday in Tuen Mun after a hook weighing half a ton became detached from a crane and fell onto him.
The man, surnamed Wu, was operating the crane when the hook fell through the roof of the cabin, reports Apple Daily.
Wu, who had 40 years of experience in operating cranes, died at the scene.
The incident occurred on 96 Hou Yang Street in Tuen Mun at the River Trade Terminal.
Wu is survived by his wife. Sixteen years ago, their 13-year-old son was killed by kidnappers.
The police and the labour department are investigating the cause of death.
Photos: Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims via Facebook
