The Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an accident that occurred at a construction site for the Light Public Housing at Yan Po Road in Tuen Mun (Area 54) today (June 8) and extended its deepest condolences to the deceased's family. After the accident, representatives of the ArchSD visited the construction site to understand the situation and requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the deceased's family.
 
     At about 2.30pm today, a 33 year-old male worker was suspected to have fallen to the ground at the site while working on the twelfth floor of the building's external wall. He was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment and was later certified dead.

     The ArchSD has suspended the works at the building's external wall and the contractor was also instructed to carry out a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident. The ArchSD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations. If any misconduct by the contractor is found in the incident, this will be duly reflected in their performance report, which may affect their chances of success and eligibility in bidding in the future.

Ends/Monday, June 8, 2026
Issued at HKT 22:15

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