Rhine-Neckar district - Investigation into the death of 21-year-old continues
Investigations are still ongoing following the death of a 21-year-old at an archaeological excavation site in Leimen(Rhine-Neckar district). The accident site has been cordoned off, a police spokeswoman announced on Thursday. In the coming days, the investigators will examine the scene of the accident again with the help of an expert. It had previously been examined by the criminal investigation department.
In the accident on Monday, a 21-year-old man was buried during archaeological excavation work. The spokeswoman was unable to say whether the man was a construction worker or a research assistant. However, he was part of the excavation team.
The accident happened at the bottom of a historic stone vaulted cellar. Soil and stones started to slide and buried the 21-year-old underneath them. Whether the rain of the previous days had softened the earth too much or the site was insufficiently secured still needs to be investigated, according to the spokesperson.
Immediately after the accident, the buried victim was rescued with an excavator. Resuscitation attempts by rescue workers were unsuccessful. The 21-year-old reportedly died later in hospital.
Police report
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- Despite the ongoing determination of investigators, the cause of the soil and stone slip at the archaeological excavation site in Leimen, Rhine-Neckar district, Baden-Württemberg, remains unclear.
- The accident at the Rhine-Neckar district site, which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old, has sparked calls for improved safety measures in archaeological excavations throughout Germany.
- The accident site in Leimen, which has become the focus of a high-profile investigation, is a stark reminder of the risks associated with emergency situations and the critical role of proper safety protocols.
- In light of the accident, some experts are calling for stricter regulations and increased oversight in the field of archaeology, particularly when it comes to excavation work in unstable or potentially hazardous conditions.
- The tragic death of the young man in Rhine-Neckar district has brought to light the importance of proper site preparation, safety training, and emergency response plans for archaeological excavations, both in Germany and beyond.
Source: www.stern.de
