Two workers stranded on Jardine House facade
On.cc · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Two workers were left stranded on the exterior wall of Jardine House in Central on Monday evening after the suspended platform they were using stopped operating during high-altitude work. Emergency crews were called in shortly after 6pm, with firefighters launching a rooftop rescue while ambulances stood by at ground level.
Key Points
- Police received a report at about 6:15pm to 6:16pm on Monday from building security at Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central.
- The two workers were carrying out exterior work when the suspended platform was suspected to have malfunctioned or slipped downward and then stopped operating.
- Reports said the men were stranded at a height of more than 30 storeys, wearing safety harnesses while waiting for rescue on the building facade.
- On-scene footage described by on.cc showed the two workers positioned outside the building’s circular windows, with an eight-floor gap between them
- Firefighters went up to the rooftop and two rescuers abseiled down from above, while the platform was later lowered to the ground.
Why It Matters
The incident disrupted a prominent Central office tower at the evening hour and drew a full emergency response because the workers were exposed on the outer wall at significant height. The case is also likely to focus attention on the safety and reliability of suspended working platforms used for facade work in dense urban districts.