work accident - Worker falls on construction site deep - severely injured
A construction worker fell approximately two and a half meters deep at a construction site in Munich and sustained serious injuries. The 37-year-old man was found in a trench on an iron grate, according to the fire department in a statement. His colleagues placed the call for emergency services. The rescue team had to retrieve the injured man using a ladder truck. Paramedics transported the man to a clinic in Ramersdorf following the accident. It was initially unclear why the worker fell on a Friday. The police have taken over the investigation into the accident, a spokesperson said.
The construction site where the accident occurred is located in the heart of Munich, Bavaria. Despite the incident, construction work continues in Upper Bavaria, demonstrating the resilience of the industry. The Fire Department in Munich has reviewed safety procedures at similar construction sites as a precautionary measure. Unfortunately, work accidents like this one are included in the statistics of Accidents in the construction sector.
