A tipper truck at a construction site in Astrid Hill fell from ground level into the basement on 8 April, 2025, injuring an excavator operator who was working nearby.
The incident occurred around 2pm and was reported to authorities shortly after.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to the scene and transported the injured worker to the National University Hospital for treatment.
The operator suffered abrasions to both legs but managed to escape serious injury by exiting his cabin before the truck landed on it.
According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the truck had been parked on the ground level when it suddenly rolled backwards.
It struck the concrete barricades at the edge of the slab before falling into the basement level of the construction site.
A MOM spokesperson told 8 World News that the incident could have resulted in more serious injuries, but the worker was able to jump out in time.
The injured worker was employed by T.A.G Construction, while the general contractor managing the site is HLBC.
MOM confirmed that it was alerted to the incident at the same time as the SCDF.
Following the event, the ministry ordered all work at the site to cease. Contractors have been instructed to carry out a comprehensive review of safety measures.
The site, located near Holland Road in Astrid Hill, is currently under investigation.
MOM is working to determine the cause of the truck’s sudden movement and to assess whether proper safety protocols were in place at the time.
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