Uzbek migrant dies in a construction accident in Russia

A 24-year-old Uzbek citizen has died at a construction site in Russia, reports 78RU.

The incident occurred at a construction site in the Moscow district of Saint Petersburg. The migrant worker from Uzbekistan was dismantling formwork when he fell from a height of over 3.5 meters and died on the spot.

Preliminary reports suggest that the accident was caused by the worker’s failure to follow safety regulations. The case is now under investigation by the Investigative Committee and the State Labor Inspectorate of Russia, which are working to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.