Investigation into Transportation of Injured Workers under Healthcare Services Act 2020

29 Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Health in respect of the deaths of two construction workers at the worksites of the Tengah integrated rail and bus depot and the North-South Corridor at Cavenagh Road (a) whether the Ministry is investigating if the transportation of injured workers in private vehicles complies with the requirements under the Healthcare Services Act 2020; (b) if yes, what are the findings from the Ministry's investigations; and (c) if not, whether the Ministry will conduct such an investigation.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Whether an ambulance is needed to convey a patient during a medical emergency, depends on the circumstances. Although, it is most likely that conveyance by emergency ambulance service is needed for serious work injuries. Investigations on the fatal incidents at the worksites for the North-South Corridor at Cavenagh Road on 16 September 2023 and the Tengah integrated rail and bus depot on 2 December 2023 are ongoing. The Ministry of Health will provide further details when ready.