Head of construction firm dies after falling 11 meters from work site in Gimhae

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Published: 18 Aug. 2025, 09:33 Updated: 18 Aug. 2025, 20:50

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A construction worker in their 40s died Sunday morning after falling from a height of about 11 meters (36 feet) at a construction site in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang.

The worker, who was the head of a subcontracting firm, was reportedly about to take a short break and was heading toward a lift after completing welding work at the site.

The person reportedly died on the scene.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident and are questioning people on-site.

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BY JEONG HYE-JEONG [[email protected]]