CEDD deeply saddened by passing of contractor staff member

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     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor at a work site of the Trunk Road T4 in Sha Tin today (November 5), and extended its deepest condolences to the deceased's family. After the incident, the CEDD staff visited the work site to understand the situation, and instructed the project team to follow up on the incident seriously, carry out a comprehensive review of the safe work procedures and measures, and offer appropriate assistance to the deceased's family.

     At about 11am today, a 61-year-old female worker was suspected to have been struck by a construction vehicle while working at the work site on Sha Tin Road near Pok Hong Estate. She was certified dead at the scene.

     The relevant work has been immediately suspended. The CEDD has requested the contractor to carry out a thorough investigation into the incident. The CEDD will also render full assistance to relevant departments in their investigations.

Ends/Thursday, November 5, 2026
Issued at HKT 20:40

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