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Najib calls for full investigation into MRT accident

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today called for a full investigation into the collapse of a concrete span at an MRT worksite in Kota Damansara yesterday (Aug 18).

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called for a full investigation into the MRT site accident which happened last night. Photo: Reuters

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called for a full investigation into the MRT site accident which happened last night. Photo: Reuters

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KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today called for a full investigation into the collapse of a concrete span at an MRT worksite in Kota Damansara yesterday (Aug 18).

“Shocked and saddened to hear about the MRT site accident. A full investigation must be carried out immediately to ensure this never happens again,” he said in a Twitter post.

Three Bangladeshi construction workers went missing after the 490-tonne span at the MRT worksite near the former Rubber Research Institute (RRI) land collapsed at 8.30 pm yesterday.

One of them has been found dead. According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, the body of Mohammad Elahi Hossain, 27, was found at 2.30am today trapped under the collapsed span.

The search is continuing for the two other workers, Mohamad Faruk Khan and Mohammad Alauddin Mollik.

Meanwhile, commenting on the same incident on his Facebook account, Najib urged all construction industry players to ensure safety at worksites.

Clearly concerned over the fatal mishap, the prime minister said safety and health at such places could be ensured by following established rules and guidelines set by the authorities.

“All parties involved in construction must adhere to the guidelines set by our Department of Occupational Safety and Health and strictly observe guidelines for public safety and health at construction sites,” he said.

Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) in a statement earlier stated that the company would investigate the cause of the accident to determine whether procedures were strictly adhered to and take action. THE MALAY MAIL ONLINE

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