fbpx
Connect with us

News

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres & Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling of Hilton KL Collapses

Published

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 14
Source: WORLD OF BUZZ

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

What a scary thing to happen! 

In the early hours of Sunday morning (14 October), it was reported that the plaster ceiling of the lobby at Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur had collapsed, causing one foreign worker to fall from a height of 12 metres (40 feet), according to The Star. The bomba report stated,

“One male Bangladeshi fell 40 feet (12m) and suffered head injuries.”

One eye witness who was at the scene shared some photos of the incident with WORLD OF BUZZ:

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 4

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 11

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 12

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 3

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 9

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 10

Source: wob

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 6

Source: wob

The scary incident happened during routine maintenance work involving repairs on the wiring when the ceiling – covering an area measuring 1,500 square feet – suddenly came crashing down. The Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 3.40am and they immediately sent out 26 fire and rescue personnel to the scene, which is located at KL Sentral. The bomba report further stated,

“The collapse occurred as a result of repair works on electrical wiring.”

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz

Source: fmt

When the hotel management was contacted by the Straits Times, they confirmed that only one victim was injured during the incident. Due to the harsh fall, the victim reportedly suffered head injuries and is currently being treated at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

As of 7.30pm today, the whole section of the lobby has been closed off, as white sheets can be seen covering the area, though sounds of construction work can still be heard.

“The area will be temporarily closed to the public. During this time, ORO Café, Chambers Bar and the Lobby Lounge will not be in operation until further notice,” said Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s National Marketing & Communications Director Eugene Oelofse, who also confirmed that the incident happened during the routine maintenance work by an approved maintenance contractor.

Foreign Worker Falls 12 Metres &Amp; Suffers Head Injuries After Ceiling Of Hilton Kl Collapses - World Of Buzz 1

Source: the star

Apart from the closed off section, business seems to be running as usual at the hotel.

That’s such a dangerous thing to happen. We wish the foreign worker a speedy recovery and hope that nothing like this ever happens again. 

 

Also read: 30 Years Ago Today: The Tragic Collapse Of A Bridge That Injured Thousands in Penang

30 Years Ago On This Day The Tragic Collapse Of The Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal Bridge World Of Buzz

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Death Feat Image Death
News2 hours ago

18yo Teen in Penang Dies from Electrocution While Charging His Smartphone Using Socket on Express Bus

A teenager has tragically died in Butterworth, Penang, after he was electrocuted while charging his smartphone using a socket onboard...

Feat Image Twin Tower Feat Image Twin Tower
News5 hours ago

M’sian Activist Urges KLCC Twin Towers be Renamed “Sabah & Sarawak” in Honour of The Borneo States

Malaysian activist and founder of Saya Anak Sarawak (SAS) Peter John Jaban has urged for the KLCC Twin Towers to...

Collage 13 Collage 13
News5 hours ago

“They’ve been here over 3 months” – Foreign Beggars at Johor Pasar Malam Make up to RM12,000 a Month

Foreign beggars are making up to RM12,000 a month at a night market in Johor. In an official statement by...

Feat Image Parking Fine Feat Image Parking Fine
News7 hours ago

M’sian Vehicle Owners with Unpaid Parking Fines Face CTOS Blacklist as They’re Now Added to The System

The Miri City Council (MCC) has introduced a new measure to ensure that vehicle owners in Sarawak’s second-largest city adhere...

Feat Image Arrest Feat Image Arrest
News7 hours ago

Thai Police Arrests Famous Kelantanese Female Celebrity at Golok Hotel for Possession of 6,000 Meth Pills

A popular Kelantanese female singer was arrested by the Thai Police at a hotel in Golok, Narathiwat, north of the...

Collage 12 Collage 12
News10 hours ago

Kelantan Govt Says Cinemas in the State Must Play Movies With Lights On to Prevent ‘Unhealthy’ Activities

After a few decades, Kelantan remains one of the states in Malaysia that don’t have cinemas. The state government, however,...

Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel Feat Image Indo Ban Pixel
News1 day ago

“Who’s next?” – After Apple iPhone 16 Series, Indonesia is Now Banning Google Pixel Smartphones in The Country

Previously, we shared how Apple’s latest flagship smartphone series, the iPhone 16 Series, is currently banned from being sold in...

Feat Image Bnm New Rule Feat Image Bnm New Rule
News1 day ago

Bank Negara Now Requires All Money Changers in Malaysia to Record Full Name & IC Number of Customers

If you’re planning on visiting your local authorised money changer before that overseas trip to change Malaysian Ringgit banknotes to...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY