Hong Kong construction worker killed by falling concrete slab at site of State Theatre Building renovation project
- The victim, surnamed Tai, was working atop a four-metre-high scaffold when he was struck by a 50cm by 50cm piece of debris
- Deemed a Grade 1 historical building, the theatre is being renovated as part of a multibillion-dollar development that includes two other buildings
The man was standing on scaffolding about four metres above the ground carrying out demolition work at the historic State Theatre Building when he was struck by the falling concrete at about 8.45am, according to police.
Emergency personnel were immediately called to the scene on Tin Chong Street in North Point.
“A piece of concrete fell down and hit him. He was hit on the head and unconscious when taken to hospital,” a police spokesman said. The debris was about 50cm by 50cm in size.
The victim, surnamed Tai, died at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai just after 9.15am.
Police have classified the case as an industrial accident, according to the spokesman, who said the Labour Department had been informed.
According to the force, officers were still investigating where the concrete fell from.