The collapsed structure is part of the Fuji Xerox Towers, which is being demolished. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Demolition works must be planned properly for structures to be demolished systematically, the statement said. This includes having in place a demolition strategy that details the sequence of events, and demolishing from the top-down to reduce the chances of large structures collapsing.
“We have expressed our condolences to the family of Aik Sun’s worker and will do our best to support them in any way we can.”Debris from the collapse had crashed through the construction hoarding onto Bernam Street, with cordons placed near the debris. PHOTO: ST READER In photos sent to The Straits Times by a reader, debris from the collapse can be seen in Bernam Street, off Anson Road. The area also appeared to have been cordoned off.An SCDF Mass Decontamination Vehicle was also seen near the work site. The vehicle is usually deployed when there is a large-scale hazardous material accident and is used to decontaminate a large number of victims. It is also used to transport people who need medical attention and move equipment, said an SCDF post on Facebook.
A representative from Aik Sun Demolition and Engineering said it needed time to ascertain the cause of the structural collapse. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONGA 58-year-old man, who wanted to be known only as Mr Lim, said he was in a meeting with three colleagues when they all felt the ground shake. Their office building at 78 Shenton Way is a three-minute walk from the site.
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