Crane accident in Rickenbach: Huge damage to property, but luckily no injuries!

Crane accident in Rickenbach: Huge damage to property, but luckily no injuries!

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a construction crane in Rickenbach Sulz, Switzerland, bent around 10.45 a.m. The approximately 25 meter high crane fell both the construction site and the roof of an adjacent family home. Fortunately, no people were injured in the incident, but a considerable property damage of several hundred thousand francs is assumed. The exact cause of the accident is still unknown and is currently being determined by the responsible authorities.

The involved in this incident are the Zurich cantonal police and the Forensic Institute Zurich. The fire brigade Thurtal Süd as well as representatives of the municipality of Rickenbach and the Swiss accident insurance institution (SUVA) are also on site to examine both the damage and the security standards. The fire brigade has secured the neighboring house through appropriate measures to exclude further risks. According to IMTICKER.CH, crane accidents are rare, but the consequences can be devastating, which triggers a new call to comply with strict security guidelines in the construction industry.

Investigations and security

The Cantonal Police Zurich and the Forensic Institute Zurich are closely involved in the investigation in order to identify possible defects or violations of security standards. The Swiss accident insurance institution (SUVA) was also consulted to carry out a comprehensive examination.

The incident in Rickenbach also raises questions about general security at the workplace. A survey by the BG Bau shows that accidents are repeatedly in the construction industry, whereby the education and sensitization of employees through security measures are of crucial importance. [bgbau.de] (https://www.bgbau.de/diebg-bau/ueber-uns/sumen-daten-fakten/jahres report-2022/arbeitsunfaelle-und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und--und-and-s reports on increasing illnesses due to uncertain conditions and recommends regular training for all employees.

Overall, the incident in Rickenbach remains an urgent reminder for the construction industry to comply with the highest security standards to ensure the safety of workers and residents.