A man has died following a workplace accident at Paray Wharf earlier this morning.

“The incident happened at around 10:00AM, when the man was allegedly struck on the side by a heavy construction tool, believed to be an accelerator ball,” said a work colleague of the deceased.

He was employed by Fletcher Company at the time of the accident.

Friends and witnesses said the man appeared to be in his 50s. He was originally from Emae and had been living in the Platinia area. “He had been working with Fletcher Company since early last year,” some friends said.

The man was transported to Vila Central Hospital, where Fletcher staff and family members gathered.

Authorities have yet to issue an official statement as investigations continue.

More to come