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[UPDATED] Two injured as concrete slab collapses at NKVE Sg Buloh-Kota Damansara highway

Incident affected Bangladeshi workers and happened around 7pm, says Fire and Rescue Department

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 19 Jun 2021 8:36PM

[UPDATED] Two injured as concrete slab collapses at NKVE Sg Buloh-Kota Damansara highway — The Fire and Rescue Department says the Bangladeshi workers, aged between 20- and 40-years-old, suffered injuries as a result of flying concrete debris. – Bomba Selangor pic, June 19, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – The collapse of a concrete slab located at the NKVE Sg Buloh-Kota Damansara highway at around 7pm today, has resulted in two injuries.

According to the Fire and Rescue Department, two Bangladeshi men suffered injuries as a result of flying concrete debris.

It is understood the victims were aged between 20- and 40-years-old.

These workers were performing their tasks underneath the concrete slab when the incident occurred.

They have been brought to the Sg Buloh Hospital for treatment.

When rescue personnel arrived on site, they found concrete rubble and steel structures on the highway construction site.

They acted swiftly providing first aid to the victims and ensured the Bangladeshi men were in a safe condition until Health Ministry personnel arrived at the incident location. – The Vibes, June 19, 2021