Serious accident at work in Herlazhofen: man is run over by a telehandler

Serious accident at work in Herlazhofen: man is run over by a telehandler

A 37-year-old man was seriously injured in a shocking industrial accident in Herlazhofen, a district of Leutkirch! The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at lunchtime on a farm in Unterallgäu. What exactly happened? The man was standing on a metal plate that was on the fork of a telehandler when he suddenly fell!

The dramatic scenes took place when the telehandler driver was unable to react in time. The man's fall resulted in him going under the wheels of the vehicle, rolling over his leg! An ambulance was immediately called and took the seriously injured man to a clinic. The Leutkirch police have already initiated investigations into negligent bodily harm against the driver.

Serious injuries after a fall

The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and police are investigating how this dangerous incident could have occurred. This industrial accident raises questions and shows how quickly dangerous situations can arise on a farm. The man's condition remains critical and reports on the events continue.