The Director of Drainage Services, Mr Wong Chee-keung, said today (August 1) that he was saddened to hear the death of two workers who collapsed while working in a manhole in Sha Tin today.
Describing the incident as unfortunate, Mr Wong sent his deepest condolence to the workers' families.
The deceased were hired by a contractor for the drainage maintenance and construction works in Sha Tin. They collapsed while working in a sewer manhole at Yuen Wo Street, Sha Tin this morning and were later certified dead.
The Drainage Services Department is highly concerned about this accident and the cause is being investigated.
Ends/Tuesday, August 1, 2006
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