Fatal construction crane collapse in Phuket

Fatal construction crane collapse in Phuket

The wreckage of the fallen tower crane lies on the ground at the construction site,
The wreckage of the fallen tower crane lies on the ground at the construction site, "The Terminal Phuket" condominium project, near Phuket airport on Friday. One worker was killed and three others hospitalised. (Photo by Achadtaya Chuenniran)

PHUKET - A large tower crane collapsed at a condominium construction site near the airport on Friday morning, killing one worker and injuring three others.

The accident occurred at the site of “The Terminal Phuket’’ condominium project in tambon Sakhu of Thalang district, near Phuket airport, said Pol Lt Thanakharn Ounrasamee,  duty officer at Sakhu police station. It was reported around 9.30am.

The crane, belonging to PR Construction Co, was operating at the time.

It fell on top of Nikorn Thapthawee, who was killed, and injured three other men, who  were rushed to a nearby hospital. 

Police were investigating.

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