A construction site accident today resulted in the death of a worker in
Kaohsiung.

The accident took place at the intersection of Wen Heng and Minsheng Roads,
where a subcontractor was working on a sewage pipeline project.

The man was buried alive when soil and rocks suddenly collapsed, trapping him
about 3 meters underground.

The Kaohsiung City Fire Department received the emergency call before noon
and promptly dispatched a rescue team consisting of 42 personnel with 13
vehicles.

The rescue operation, which lasted nearly two hours, ultimately succeeded in
extracting the worker from the debris.

However, he was found to have no signs of life upon rescue.

The man was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced
dead around 2 p.m.

The incident has raised concerns about construction site safety, and the
exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation by relevant
authorities.

(PB)