Höchstberg - 56-year-old seriously injured in an accident at work
A 56-year-old man was severely injured in an accident at work in Höchstberg, Landkreis Vulkaneifel. During crane operations, a load of windows fell on the worker on Tuesday, as the police in Daun announced on Thursday. The man was partially buried under the debris.
The seriously injured man was taken to a hospital by a rescue helicopter. The investigations into the cause of the accident were ongoing, according to the reports.
Police statement
The incident was classified as an accident at work, requiring immediate attention due to emergencies. Upon learning about the accident, police from Rhineland-Palatinate's Daun county were involved. Regrettably, similar accidents have occurred in the County, highlighting the need for stricter safety measures.
