50s Worker Working Alone at Construction Site Falls to Death on Christmas Day

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 50s died after falling at a construction site in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

According to the police and fire authorities on the 26th, around 10:05 a.m. the previous day, Mr. A, a man in his 50s who was working on wall finishing at a construction site in Dangsan-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, fell into an empty septic tank 3.6 meters below.

It was reported that Mr. A was working alone at the time of the accident.

When firefighters arrived at the scene after receiving the report, Mr. A was found unconscious and not breathing, with severe head injuries.

Mr. A was transported to a nearby hospital but passed away.

A police official stated, "We are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident."

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