2 workers have died after falling into the sea at Tuas Port on Sept 22.
PSA Singapore, which operates the port, said the incident happened at about 8.40am while the workers were moving cargo.
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Here are the full details of the incident:
Incident Overview
When: Tuesday, 22 September 2026, ~8:40am
Where: Tuas Port, Singapore (71 Tuas South Boulevard)
Operator: PSA Singapore
What Happened
- Two workers were performing stevedoring work — loading, unloading, stacking and securing cargo aboard a ship — when they fell into the sea .
- SCDF received an emergency call at ~9:10am .
- One worker was pronounced dead at the scene .
- The second was taken to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and later died .
- Both are now confirmed deceased.
PSA's Statement (23 Sep)
"PSA is working closely with the relevant authorities, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. We are providing support to the families of the workers during this difficult time."
Investigations
- Police and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) have been contacted; inquiries are underway .
- No names or further details of the workers have been released.
Context — Recent Workplace Safety in Singapore
- 21 workplace deaths in Singapore in the first half of 2026 (vs 18 in H1 2025) .
- Leading causes: vehicular incidents (9 deaths), followed by drowning/suffocation (5 deaths) .
- Transport & storage industry recorded the highest number: 5 fatalities .
- Preceding recent fatalities:
- 11 Sep: 35-year-old killed by compressed air pump hose at Jurong Port Road .
- 23 Aug: 23-year-old died after scaffolding collapsed onto his lorry at Jurong Port Road .
Source: The Straits Times / CNA / Mothership, published 23 Sep 2026