A construction worker has died after falling from scaffolding in a tragic workplace accident in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The incident took place on Calle Torres Quevedo, near Las Canteras Beach.
The victim, a 56-year-old man, was working on a new building project at the corner of Torres Quevedo and Bernardo de La Torre when he fell from a height equivalent to the third floor.
The fall occurred at approximately 3:20pm yesterday, Thursday, and was witnessed by several of his colleagues, who immediately contacted the emergency services by calling 112.
Paramedics from the Canary Emergency Services arrived swiftly, alongside officers from both the Local and National Police. Despite their efforts to revive the man, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Inspectors from the labour authority are expected to examine the site, with the National Police leading the inquiry into what caused the fatal fall.
The incident has cast a sombre mood over the construction site, with co-workers visibly shaken by the loss of their colleague.
