A Bangladeshi worker was crushed to death by a remote-controlled crane he was operating during signboard repair work in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: A Bangladeshi worker was killed after being crushed by a remote-controlled ‘spider lift’ crane he was operating on Jalan Perak.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the 32-year-old victim was carrying out repair work on a building signboard at the roadside at 10.40 pm.
Preliminary investigations found the crane is believed to have struck the edge of the pavement before losing balance and overturning.
The crane then crushed the victim and two nearby vehicles, a Proton Persona and a BMW 523i.
Mohd Zamzuri said the drivers and passengers of both vehicles were not injured.
The crane operator was confirmed dead at the scene by an assistant medical officer from Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
Police are conducting further investigations to identify the contractor company that owns the crane.
They are also checking work permit approvals from Kuala Lumpur City Hall and obtaining closed-circuit television footage from the scene.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Members of the public with information are urged to contact the Tun H.S. Lee Traffic Police Station at 03-2071 9999.
