Hong Kong construction worker killed by falling concrete slab at site of State Theatre Building renovation project

A Hong Kong construction worker was killed on Monday, a day before his 35th birthday, when a concrete slab fell on him at the site of a high-profile renovation and development project.

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.