UPDATE: Robert Morgan orders investigation into MoBay perimeter road death

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) says the death of an engineer on site at the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project is being taken seriously. The company says it is deeply saddened by the death of the engineer who was an employee of SJE Consultants Limited, following a tragic incident at the project site on Thursday. Reports are that the man was run over by a vehicle on the site.

NROCC extended its deepest condolences to the man’s family, loved ones, colleagues and all those who worked alongside him. “Our thoughts are with them during this extremely difficult time,” it said. The company stressed that the incident is being treated with the utmost seriousness.

“A thorough investigation is being conducted into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. The safety and well-being of all persons working on NROCC’s projects are of paramount importance to the agency,” it said. Minister of Works Robert Morgan also indicated that an investigation has been launched into the incident.

READ: UPDATE: Robert Morgan orders investigation into MoBay perimeter road death KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with Responsibility for Works Robert Morgan says he is deeply saddened and has ordered an investigation following the death of a supervising engineer at the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project on Thursday. “On behalf of the Government, the ministry and our implementing agencies, I extend sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of the deceased.

We share their grief at this profoundly difficult time,” said Morgan. The statement comes hours after the engineer died from injuries he sustained after being run over by a truck while carrying out his duties along a section of the roadway, also referred to as the Montego Bay bypass in St James. READ: Engineer dies after being crushed by truck while working on MoBay bypass In acknowledging the incident, Morgan said an investigation has been opened.

“I have directed that a thorough investigation be conducted into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), is required to cooperate fully with all relevant authorities and ensure that the facts are established promptly and transparently. He expressed deep regret at the death of the engineer.