Tragic accident in Kempten: construction workers buried under excavator parts!

Tragic accident in Kempten: construction workers buried under excavator parts!

A 30-year-old construction worker died in a tragic accident in Kempten, which occurred on Tuesday, December 10, around 12:50 p.m. A 39-year-old colleague was seriously injured when a shell gripper, an extension part of an excavator, loosened from several meters and fell on both men. The investigation into the exact cause of the accident is carried out by the Kempten criminal police, as can also be seen from the reporting of police Bavaria.

The two construction workers were buried under the heavy component, which required an extensive rescue operation. The Kempten fire brigade was deployed with 19 rescue workers, including three emergency doctors and a rescue helicopter. After their salvage, both injuries were taken to a hospital. While the 39-year-old colleague continues to be treated inpatient, the 30-year-old succumbed to his serious injuries shortly after the accident, such as Allgäuhite reported.

Traffic disruptions from the accident

The tragic incident not only led to a serious misfortune, but also to considerable traffic disruptions in the region. The Schumacherring had to be completely blocked in the direction of Berliner Platz, which led to traffic jams and delays. In addition to the fire brigade and the emergency services, police inspections were also on site to stabilize the situation and to redirect the traffic, such as Police Bavaria found. The exact cause of the replacement of the shell gripper remains unclear and is the focus of the ongoing investigations.