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Forest worker buried and killed by tree trunk in the Harz Mountains

A forest worker has died after being buried by a tree trunk in the Harz Mountains. The trunk slipped on Saturday for unknown reasons, as the police reported on Monday. The 26-year-old later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The man and a 54-year-old colleague were reportedly carrying out...

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An arrow points the way to a hospital emergency room. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An arrow points the way to a hospital emergency room. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accident - Forest worker buried and killed by tree trunk in the Harz Mountains

A forest worker has died after being buried by a tree trunk in the Harz Mountains. The trunk slipped on Saturday for unknown reasons, as the police reported on Monday. The 26-year-old later succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The man and a 54-year-old colleague were reportedly carrying out woodwork in a sloping section of forest north of Bad Lauterberg. The investigation is ongoing.

Police report

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The accident occurred in Lower Saxony, specifically in the Harz Mountains. In case of future emergencies in the area, it's crucial for workers to have proper safety protocols in place.

Source: www.stern.de

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