Union decries “wholly avoidable accident”.
Commenting on the fatal accident that occurred yesterday in Grosvenor Square, London in which a construction worker died and another worker was injured, Jerry Swain Regional Secretary for UCATT’s London and South East Region said: “This was a terrible tragedy and our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this dreadful time.”
Swain added: “From the facts we now so far it would appear to have been a wholly avoidable accident. It is essential that there is an urgent investigation to find out how this accident occurred and lessons are learnt to ensure that a similar accident can be avoided in the future.”
The fatal accident occurred exactly a fortnight before Workers Memorial Day on Monday 28th April when member of UCATT – the UK’s largest construction industry trade union – from throughout London will be gathering at the Building Workers statue at Tower Hill, to remember fellow workers who have been killed and injured in the industry.
