Tragic Accident at Jalan Bukit Senjuang: One Dead, Two Injured in Building Collapse
Accident Details
A devastating building collapse incident occurred at Jalan Bukit Senjuang, Melaka, in the evening of [Date], claiming the life of a foreign construction worker and injuring two others. The Melaka Tengah district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, confirmed the incident, which happened at 6 pm.
The Victims
The deceased, a 22-year-old Bangladeshi man, Jidan, was found stuck in a gap between the rubble of a concrete pillar. He was discovered at 9:55 pm but was not successfully removed until 12:16 am, due to the complexity of the rescue operation.
The two survivors, Zubair Ahmed, 32, and Abbas Ghulam, 49, both Pakistani nationals, suffered injuries in several parts of their bodies, including the neck, shoulder, and head. They were pulled out of the rubble at 6:40 pm and 8:45 pm, respectively.
Rescue Efforts
The State Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) responded swiftly to the incident, receiving the report at 6:18 pm. A total of 81 officers and members from the Fire and Rescue Station (BPP) of Padang Temu and Melaka Tengah, including Special Forces Tactical Rescue Operations (STORM), arrived at the scene within 10 minutes of receiving the report.
The fire brigade successfully removed the victims from the rubble, involving a one-story building structure measuring 18.3 meters x 24.4 meters, which is still under construction.
Aftermath
The two survivors are currently receiving treatment at Hospital Melaka.
Conclusion
The building collapse incident at Jalan Bukit Senjuang has left the community in shock, with one life lost and two others injured. The swift response from the authorities and rescue teams has helped save more lives, but the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring workplace safety and adhering to building codes and regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the cause of the building collapse?
- The investigation is ongoing, and the exact cause has not been determined.
- How many people were injured in the incident?
- Two people were injured, and one person died.
- What is the condition of the survivors?
- The survivors are currently receiving treatment at Hospital Melaka.
- What is the dimensions of the collapsed building structure?
- The collapsed building structure measures 18.3 meters x 24.4 meters.