Mainland worker dies in Coloane workplace accident

A 47-year-old mainland construction worker was hit by falling drill pipes yesterday afternoon at a construction site in Coloane and was confirmed dead after arriving at hospital. Information from the Judiciary Police (PJ) indicated that the incident took place at around 2.30 p.m. when another worker was alleged to have accidentally caused some slung drill pipes to fall onto the victim. After conducting an investigation at the scene, PJ believes that the case is not suspicious and has labeled it an workplace accident. The Labor Affairs Bureau said that it will assist the family of the diseased to handle issues relating to compensation.

Bus hits pedestrian at Praia Grande

A woman was hit by a TCM bus at the pedestrian crossing near the  Macau Commercial Association Public Library at Praia Grande yesterday morning. She remained conscious while she was rushed to hospital. A spokesperson from the Public Security Police said that they suspected the 52-year-old woman ignored the traffic light when crossing the road. The hospital released a statement yesterday afternoon that the woman is in a stable condition but that she must remain in hospital. According to the figures published on the PSP website, the authorities have processed 1,707 cases of pedestrians who violated the traffic rules when crossing the road. PSP stated that it will continue to prosecute and educate residents in order to reduce accidents on the road.