Worker in their 60s dies after falling from roof of Goyang City Hall

A worker in their 60s died Tuesday after falling from the rooftop of Goyang City Hall in Gyeonggi Province.

The accident occurred at around 9:22 a.m., when the worker fell about 10 meters from the roof of a telecommunications equipment room at the back of the city hall's main building, according to Yonhap.

The worker received CPR at the scene and was transported to a hospital but did not survive.

Police believe the worker fell while climbing a ladder to inspect the rooftop during waterproofing work.

Police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor are investigating the circumstances and cause of the accident.