Worker dies in scaffolding collapse at Jurong Port construction site

A construction worker has died after scaffolding collapsed onto a lorry at a Jurong Port site in Singapore.

The incident occurred on Monday evening, with emergency services finding the victim trapped in the driver's seat of the vehicle.

Channel NewsAsia reported that the collapse happened at a construction zone within the port complex.

Channel NewsAsia reported that the collapse happened at a construction zone within the port complex.

Jurong Port is a key logistics hub for the region, handling significant volumes of container and bulk cargo.

While the accident is a localized safety incident, it highlights the operational vulnerabilities inherent in maintaining and expanding critical trade infrastructure.

The event comes amid heightened scrutiny of safety protocols at major Asian ports.