Egyptian worker dies in fall; Nepalese national killed in road crash in Kuwait
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An Egyptian construction worker died after falling from a height at a worksite in Al-Qusour, Kuwait.
- A separate incident on the Seventh Ring Road resulted in the death of a Nepalese expatriate and injuries to an Indian expatriate in a three-vehicle collision.
- Authorities are investigating both incidents to determine the circumstances and any contributing factors, including potential safety violations.
Kuwaiti security authorities are investigating two separate incidents that led to the deaths of two expatriate workers and injuries to another.
In Al-Qusour, an Egyptian construction worker tragically died after falling from a height at a worksite. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, where paramedics confirmed the worker's death. Forensic experts were called to examine the body, and a case has been registered to ascertain the circumstances of the fall and whether negligence or safety violations played a role.
A second incident occurred on the Seventh Ring Road near Fintas, involving a three-vehicle collision. A truck driven by a Nepalese expatriate collided with a minibus driven by an Egyptian expatriate, along with another vehicle. The Nepalese driver sustained fatal injuries, while an Indian expatriate in one of the vehicles suffered multiple injuries and was transported for medical treatment. Security and emergency teams responded to the scene, and authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash and responsibility.
Originally published by Arab Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.