A 44-year-old Bangladeshi worker tragically died following an accident at a construction site within Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) on Sunday (29 September).

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, was fatally struck by a steel structure that collapsed during lifting operations at the site, which is part of the former Maritime Experiential Museum area.

Authorities were alerted to the accident at approximately 8 a.m. at 8 Sentosa Gateway. When police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) personnel arrived, the worker was found unconscious.

A paramedic from the SCDF pronounced the man dead at the scene, according to the Singapore Police Force.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) confirmed that part of the steel structure collapsed while it was being lifted, causing it to strike the worker.

MOM has instructed Sunray Woodcraft Construction, the contractor responsible for the site, to halt all lifting activities immediately.

The ministry stressed the importance of ensuring that lifting equipment and supporting structures are properly designed, installed, and inspected as a general safety measure...

In a statement, RWS acknowledged that it was informed of the accident by the contractor on the morning of 29 September and confirmed its cooperation with the authorities as investigations continue...