Crane breaks at Mega Kuningan project, 1 worker dies
Police logged the incident at about 11:25 WIB and are still probing the cause through a scene check and witness interviews.
A crane broke at a hotel construction project in Mega Kuningan, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, on Friday afternoon, killing one male worker. Polda Metro Jaya said the workplace accident occurred at about 11:25 WIB. The victim has been evacuated to a hospital. Polsek Metro Setiabudi and Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan went to the site to secure the area and conduct a crime-scene examination. Police are still investigating why the crane broke by questioning witnesses and collecting evidence. Several workers near the site said they heard a rumbling sound before the red crane arm collapsed into the project area on Jalan Lingkar Mega Kuningan.