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Ras Al Khaimah labourer in intensive care
An Egyptian labourer on Monday sustained a deep cut to the head and a broken leg after falling from the top of one of the emirate's ports.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:32 June 23, 2008
Ras Al Khaimah: An Egyptian labourer on Monday sustained a deep cut to the head and a broken leg after falling from the top of one of the emirate's ports.
A police officer said it was a miracle the 25-year-old, identified as A.Z., was still alive. He fell from a height estimated to be more than 10 metres.
He was admitted to intensive care. A police and also an internal port investigation have been launched.
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