Accident - Excavator operator collides with bridge and is seriously injured
The boom of an excavator driving on the road has collided with a railroad bridge in Essen. The excavator driver suffered serious injuries in the collision on Thursday afternoon, according to the fire department. The emergency services used a rescue platform to treat the excavator driver in the driver's cab and get him out. After receiving emergency medical treatment, he was transported to a hospital in Essen.
According to the fire department, the railroad bridge was immediately closed to rail traffic. An expert must now assess whether the bridge is still passable. The police are reportedly investigating how the accident could have happened.
Fire department statement with photo
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The accident on the railroad bridge in Essen involved a collison between an excavator and the structure, causing significant damage. The North Rhine-Westphalia fire department responded to the incident and reported serious injuries to the excavator driver. Investigations by the local police are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
Source: www.stern.de
