BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 29 — An Indonesian construction worker was killed after being crushed by a collapsed concrete structure while carrying out work at a premises in Jalan Guar Perahu Indah here today.

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations Movement Centre (PGO), in a statement, identified the victim as Marzuki, 27.

It said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at 3.55 pm, following which five personnel and a fire engine from the Penanti Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene.

“The unconscious victim had already been pulled out by members of the public prior to the arrival of the firefighters.

“The operations team then moved the victim to a safe area, but he was pronounced dead at the scene by Ministry of Health (MOH) medical personnel,” the statement said.

The PGO added that the victim’s body was handed over to the police for further action, and the operation concluded at 5.05pm. — Bernama