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Worker Falls From Roof: Fatal Workplace Accident

At approximately 13h56 this afternoon, the Marshall Security Dispatch Centre received a frantic call from a client located on Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Durban North, reporting a severe incident involving a worker from an air conditioning company who had fallen from the roof of the premises. The caller emphasized the urgency of the situation, requesting immediate medical assistance as the worker appeared to be critically injured.

In response, Marshall Security’s Emergency Dispatch Centre promptly contacted Netcare911 for medical support, while members of the Special Operations Team and Community Support were dispatched to the scene to provide assistance and manage the situation.

Netcare911 paramedics arrived quickly and began treating the worker, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Despite their best efforts to stabilize the patient, the worker tragically succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

Greenwood Park SAPS also arrived at the location to conduct a full investigation into the incident and handle the necessary procedures following the fatality.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of workplace safety. Marshall Security extends its deepest condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased worker.

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