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Person plunges multiple metres into water, sustaining severe injuries

Police were dispatched to a work-site incident on Hochstraße on Thursday afternoon (August 21, 16:23), resulting from a 34-year-old individual plummeting several meters.

Individual plunges multiple metres into water, sustains significant injuries
Individual plunges multiple metres into water, sustains significant injuries

Person plunges multiple metres into water, sustaining severe injuries

In a shocking turn of events, a worker from SolarTech GmbH has been involved in a workplace accident while installing solar modules on a rooftop. The employee, who has not been identified, fell through the roof and sustained severe injuries.

The incident occurred in a warehouse, where the worker was working alongside a colleague. The colleague was also installing photovoltaic modules at the time of the accident. According to reports, the colleague screamed loudly before falling through the roof.

The messenger, who was also working on the rooftop, was understandably shocked by the events that unfolded. An ambulance was promptly called, and the severely injured man was taken to the hospital.

Despite the initial concerns, the latest updates suggest that the man's life is not in danger. The police are currently investigating the accident, with both the Police Department 35 and the Criminal Investigation Department 35 involved in the probe.

The investigation is ongoing, and more details about the accident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. SolarTech GmbH has issued a statement expressing their concern for the affected employee and their commitment to cooperating fully with the authorities during the investigation.

This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with rooftop work and the importance of safety measures in the workplace. Our thoughts are with the injured employee and his family during this difficult time.

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