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Expat worker who fell from ninth floor passes away

The expatriate worker who fell from the ninth floor of a building in Chandhanee Magu this morning has passed away.

Malika Shahid
13 February 2024, MVT 15:03
Dharumavantha Hospital: The man succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa
Malika Shahid
13 February 2024, MVT 15:03

An expatriate worker who fell from the ninth floor of a building on Chandhanee Magu this morning has succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.

The 20-year-old Indian man fell from the ninth floor of a building while attempting to repair an air conditioner.

Earlier, the police reported that the man fell around 10:00 hrs and was in critical condition when taken to IGMH. However, he succumbed to his injuries at around 13:30 hrs, according to an IGMH official.

Instances of individuals falling from buildings and succumbing to injuries have occurred in the past, particularly among expatriate workers, often while engaged in work-related activities.

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