Labour Department Investigates Fatal Fall at Tung Chung Housing Site
A 34-year-old worker died after falling from the 13th floor at a government housing construction project in Tung Chung, prompting an investigation and suspension of contractors.
A 34-year-old worker died after falling from the 13th floor at a government housing construction project in Tung Chung, prompting an investigation and suspension of contractors.
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Hong Kong's Labour Department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on October 7, 2026, at a construction site on Wui Tung Street in Tung Chung. A 34-year-old worker died after falling from the 13th floor while dismantling a working platform on an external wall.
The worker was rushed to North Lantau Hospital but was pronounced dead. The Labour Department confirmed it has suspended the contractors involved in the project and is examining the circumstances of the fall.
This incident marks the 21st fatal accident in the construction sector this year, and the 10th involving a fall from height. The site is a Housing Authority project, part of the Home Ownership Scheme, being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation.
The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims (ARIAV) is providing support to the deceased worker's family. The organization noted that this is the sixth fatal work accident this year linked to a government project.
FAQ
What caused the fatal accident?
The worker fell from the 13th floor while dismantling a working platform on an external wall of a building under construction.
How many fatal accidents have occurred in the construction sector this year?
This is the 21st fatal accident in the construction sector this year, and the 10th involving a fall from height.
