Italian carpenter falls from hotel roof in Canouan and dies

POLICE SAY they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred yesterday, July 18, 2024 on Canouan.

The deceased, identified as Sergio Scorrano, a 59 year old carpenter from Italy, was employed at the SOHO Hotel on Canouan. The police said in a release that Scorrano was said to be working on the roof of the hotel which had sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, when he slipped and fell to the ground.

Police officers were called to the scene and found the employee motionless on his left side. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, commented briefly on the incident in Parliament on Thursday, and said he intended to follow up, and make contact with Scorrano’s family.