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Serious accident at work in Ottersweier: 69-year-old trapped under vehicle!
In Ottersweier, a 69-year-old was seriously injured in an accident at work. The investigation is ongoing. Firefighters saved him.
Serious accident at work in Ottersweier: 69-year-old trapped under vehicle!
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, a serious industrial accident occurred in Ottersweier, Baden-Württemberg, which seriously injured a 69-year-old man. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. when the man was working alone under a sprinter. For reasons that are still unclear, the jacks slipped to the side and trapped him under the vehicle. The emergency services from the fire department and emergency services were alerted and were able to successfully free him and take him to a nearby hospital. The circumstances of the accident are currently being investigated by the police to clarify further details such as fireworld.at reported.
Investigations are ongoing
The situation was extremely dramatic because the 69-year-old worked alone and was dependent on outside support. Fortunately, he was rescued quickly, but the background that led to this accident remains unclear. According to the Offenburg police headquarters, an investigation is currently underway to find out why the jacks failed and why additional safety precautions may not have been taken. This event raises important questions about workplace safety and investigators are working to determine any failures and responsibilities as to how presseportal.de reported.