Two Bangladeshi migrant workers were taking a nap on the grounds of a Mandai construction site after lunch when a tipper truck reversed over them. One died instantly, while the other died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital.
The freak accident occured yesterday afternoon at a depot work site for the Thomson-East Coast MRT line, at 20 Lorong Lada Hitam. The 54-year-old driver wasn’t aware that the two had been sleeping on the ground, and reversed the truck towards a work area.
A 36-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 47-year-old man was found seriously injured. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
Apparently, the two weren’t even supposed to rest there, according to a worker from the same site who spoke to The Straits Times. The truck driver was arrested for “causing death by negligent act”.
The Land Transport Authority assured that they’ll be working with the victims’ employers Gammon Pte Ltd and Jurong Primewide to assist the affected workers and their families, while the Ministry of Manpower and police continue their investigations.
