Hettstedt: Latest Developments and News - Powered excavator with trapped operator in the cabin.
A digger operator found himself trapped in his cab by Hettstedt after accidentally hitting a power line with the machine's arm. The Halle police station reported on Sunday that due to the live wire, the man was unable to leave his cab. Thankfully, a worker for the local power company turned off the power, thus allowing the man to safely exit the digger. The digger's operator had been engaged in excavation work at Großörner on Saturday afternoon, we are informed.
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In response to the power line incident, authorities in Saxony-Anhalt have announced an emergency inspection of construction sites to prevent similar accidents. Despite the safety measures, construction work in the region continues, with operators being reminded to exercise caution while operating heavy machinery.
Source: www.stern.de
