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One Worker Remains Trapped Following LRT 3 Bridge Scaffolding Collapse

A single worker is confirmed to be trapped beneath the rubble following the collapse of steel beam scaffolding for the under-construction LRT 3 bridge in Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang. The incident, which occurred earlier today, also resulted in injuries to four other Bangladeshi workers. Emergency services were alerted to the situation at 2:41 pm, with rescue teams from the Shah Alam and Port Klang Fire and Rescue stations arriving on site by 2:58 pm.
Rescue Operations Underway for Trapped Individual

Rescue efforts are actively focused on extricating the one worker still buried under the fallen steel scaffolding. Four Bangladeshi nationals have already been freed from the debris. Senior fire department officials, including the head of the Andalas Fire Department and the Selangor operation deputy director, are present at the incident location to oversee the operations.
Four Injured in Collapse Incident

In addition to the trapped worker, four Bangladeshi nationals sustained injuries when the scaffolding gave way. The extent of their injuries and their current medical status have not been detailed, but they were among the casualties of the structural failure.
Fourth Infrastructure Collapse This Year

This incident marks the fourth infrastructure collapse to occur this year, highlighting a concerning pattern of structural failures. Previous incidents include the collapse of the Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Highway (DASH) on June 19, another LRT 3 site near Meru, Klang on June 17, the Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Elevated Highway (SUKE) on March 3, and Tenaga Nasional Berhad scaffolding near MRT Cochrane on January 9.

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