Sections

About

Get the app

Follow us on

Malaysia

[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

Spotlight

Malaysia

Young Malaysians record highest rates of depression - Dr Dzulkefly

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Bandar Utama schoolgirl stabbing: Court allows media coverage, orders teenager’s identity protected

Malaysia

LLM apologises for TuJu navigation disruptions amid surge in users

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

3,510 medical officers resign, more than half join private sector

Malaysia

Police await AGC’s directions on Negeri Sembilan MB’s forced-signature claim

Malaysia

Truck drivers top list of motorists caught driving under influence of drugs in Penang

Malaysia

Govt approves 17 measures to tighten airport security after alleged drug-smuggling case

Malaysia

Waze ban driven by legal, data security concerns, says Gobind

Malaysia

Police to disclose findings on Kuching school attack next Tuesday

You may be interested

Malaysia

Takiyuddin blames Bersatu for PN deregistration

Malaysia

Tabung Haji’s RM3.3b hibah payment at centre of charges against two top ex-executives

Malaysia

Civil servant remanded over alleged RM30m bribes to cut RM140m in assessment taxes

Malaysia

Tan Sri businessman charged with cheating Datuk Seri tycoon of RM10 million

Malaysia

Waze banned to protect government information and users' personal data from Israeli threats – PM

Malaysia

MCMC seizes phone, SIM card in probe into suspected insult against Negeri royals

Malaysia

Commercial interests of insurance companies must not take precedence over patients' welfare – MMA

Malaysia

LLM apologises for TuJu navigation disruptions amid surge in users

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir