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Concrete catastrophe: Temple construction worker crushed to death in tragic accident

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A tragic incident occurred at a temple construction site in Thailand when an unfortunate construction worker was fatally crushed by falling concrete while dismantling a mould from a temple gate.

The incident, which occurred around 10.30am today, claimed the life of a 59 year old worker named Da (surname reserved), instantly making the tranquil temple area a scene of chaos and distress.

Da, who was working on the construction of the gate of the temple in Kamphaeng Phet province at an elevated height of about 6 metres, was instantly killed on his wooden construction rack by a mass of fresh concrete that fell on his back.

An immediate investigation by Lieutenant Mongkhon Chitpunyakul, an investigative officer from Mueang Kamphaeng Phet Police Station, confirmed the cause of death. Da had wounds on the upper left side of his chest, likely caused by falling…

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