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Worker dies after crane drops pallets of bricks in Bavaria

A routine construction job turned deadly when a crane malfunctioned. Now, investigators are piecing together how a load of bricks became a fatal hazard.

In this image we can see there are so many buildings and trees, there is a crane holding container.
In this image we can see there are so many buildings and trees, there is a crane holding container.

Brick Pallets Fall from Crane - Man Dies in Construction Accident - Worker dies after crane drops pallets of bricks in Bavaria

A 50-year-old man perished in a construction mishap early Saturday morning in Fischbachau, Miesbach district. The incident occurred when pallets of blocks tumbled from a crane, striking him as he labored on a private building project.

The mishap took place during private construction work. The crane’s forks released the load, causing the blocks to plummet several meters onto the victim. He passed away shortly after the incident.

Authorities continue to probe the circumstances of the fatal mishap. The findings will dictate whether any legal action ensues. The construction site remains under scrutiny as the investigation progresses.

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