Mar 18 • 21:25 UTC 🇪🇨 Ecuador El Universo (ES)

Young man died near project in Puerto Santa Ana: construction company referred to the incident

A young man died near The Hills construction project in Puerto Santa Ana, with the construction company asserting he was not an employee involved in the project.

A tragic incident occurred near The Hills construction project in Puerto Santa Ana when a young man lost his life on March 16. The construction company, Uribe Schwarzkopf, responded to social media rumors by clarifying that the victim was not part of their workforce. This clarification was necessary after reports suggested that the individual had died in a workplace accident, which the company has officially denied.

Uribe Schwarzkopf explained that the young man had entered the project area unauthorized, alongside personnel who were authorized to be there. Upon being asked to leave for not being part of the project, he managed to re-enter the site, breaching the security perimeter. The company stated that video surveillance footage showed this breach occurred before the young man's death, indicating that he may not have been directly involved with any construction activities.

This incident raises concerns about construction site security and the responsibilities of companies in ensuring safety protocols are followed. It also highlights the potential for misinformation to spread rapidly on social media, which can lead to misunderstandings about the circumstances surrounding such tragedies.

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