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Worker falls from roof and suffers life-threatening injuries

A man fell while working on a roof in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (Karlsruhe district) and suffered life-threatening injuries. The 23-year-old was working on a building shell, stepped on the cover of an opening for a skylight that had already been milled out and fell several meters, police said on...

"Rescue service" is written on the jacket of a man in front of a fire department ambulance. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
"Rescue service" is written on the jacket of a man in front of a fire department ambulance. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Accident - Worker falls from roof and suffers life-threatening injuries

A man fell while working on a roof in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (Karlsruhe district) and suffered life-threatening injuries. The 23-year-old was working on a building shell, stepped on the cover of an opening for a skylight that had already been milled out and fell several meters, police said on Wednesday. It remains unclear why the worker fell. He was flown to hospital by rescue helicopter on Tuesday.

Press release

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  1. The construction site in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Karlsruhe, was abuzz with activity after the accident involving a worker, leading the local police to intensify their emergency protocols in Baden-Württemberg.
  2. Despite the ongoing investigation into the accident, the construction company issued a statement reassuring its employees and stakeholders, expressing their full cooperation with the local police and emergency services in Karlsruhe.
  3. In the aftermath of the accident, the police in Baden-Württemberg emphasized the importance of adhering to safety protocols during construction projects, to prevent similar incidents and keep the workers safe.

Source: www.stern.de

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