One man was killed and four injured while working on the construction of the third set of locks of the Panama Canal expansion on the Atlantic side on Tuesday November 20.
A press release from Grupo Unidos por el Canal said the accident happened at approximately 2:30 pm.. The injured men are being treated at the Hospital Manuel Amador Guerrero in Colon.
The incident occurred during the dismantling of a tower crane located in the upper level of the excavation of the locks.
In a statement the company said it deeply regrets what happened, in solidarity with the families of the employees and will continue to report on the condition of those who have been injured and the progress of the investigation.
