Drama in Tröbitz: Man falls into a construction pit and is buried!

Drama in Tröbitz: Man falls into a construction pit and is buried!

Tröbitz, Deutschland - drama in Tröbitz! An accident at work shakes the calm community in the Elbe-Elster district when a 34-year-old man falls into a deep excavation pit during dredging work and partially spilled.

14. November 2024 at 1:38 p.m. Tröbitz

an article by

Christian Schenk

rescue workers were called to Tröbitz (Elbe-Elster) for an accident at work. A man fell into a construction pit. (Symbol image)

Marijan Murat/dpa

on Thursday, November 14th, around 11.30 a.m., the accident on a property in the street on Birkeneck happened. The man fell into a three -meter -deep excavation pit and was buried by retracting sand. A ambulance, fire brigade and police were immediately alerted to help quickly. A rescue helicopter was even requested, but luckily it could be recessed later.

rescue at the last minute!

The emergency services worked quickly and efficiently. Within a few minutes, they managed to free the man from his dangerous situation. Despite the dramatic incident, he was unharmed on the outside. To be on the safe side, he was taken to a hospital for examination. Luckily that the rescue was so quickly and successful!