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Worker Dies After Glass Panel Falls at West Kowloon Construction Site

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Worker Dies After Glass Panel Falls at West Kowloon Construction Site

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  • A **53-year-old worker**, surnamed Leung, was killed by a **1.2-tonne glass panel** at a construction site in West Kowloon.
  • The accident occurred when Leung was underneath the panel, which fell after one of the **straps snapped** during lowering.
  • The **Labour Department** has halted all construction at the site pending a safety review and investigation.
  • Leung had over **10 years' experience** in glass installation and had been working at the site for six months.
  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns over **occupational safety** in Hong Kong's construction industry, with multiple fatalities reported this year.

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