BUKIT MERTAJAM: An Indonesian construction worker has been killed after he was crushed by a concrete structure that collapsed on him on Jalan Guar Perahu Indah here.
Penang Fire and Rescue Department identified the victim as Marzuki, 27.
In a statement, said they received an emergency call regarding the incident at 3.55pm on Friday (May 29), following which five personnel and a fire engine from the Penanti Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene.
"The unconscious victim had already been pulled out by the public prior to the arrival of the firefighters.
"The operations team then moved the victim to a safe area, but he was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel," the statement said.
They added that the victim's body was handed over to the police for further action and the operation concluded at 5.05pm. – Bernama
