Fatal Work Accident in Vienna-Simmering: 61-Year-Old Lay Under Truck - Trapped

The fatal workplace accident happened around 7:30 PM. The 61-year-old had parked his truck on a company premises and then placed himself under the vehicle - presumably to inspect the underbody. Suddenly, the vehicle lowered abruptly. The man was trapped and fatally injured.

Viennese Trapped Under Truck: Emergency Doctor Could Only Confirm Death

The fire department recovered the truck driver using a hydraulic pump. An emergency doctor from the Vienna professional rescue service could only confirm the death of the 61-year-old.

Why the vehicle suddenly lowered is still unclear. It is certain that a component was replaced by a workshop before the incident. Whether the replacement had anything to do with the accident has not yet been communicated. The truck has been secured and investigations are ongoing. The labor inspectorate has also been informed about the incident.

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