Child Dies After Falling from Harvesting Machine in Saxony

The tragic accident occurred during potato harvest activities in Mittelsachsen, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

A child was fatally injured after falling from a potato harvesting machine in Großschirma, Mittelsachsen.
The accident happened while the child was helping with the harvest alongside five family members.
The child was airlifted to a hospital but succumbed to severe injuries shortly after arrival.
The exact cause of the fall remains unknown, prompting an investigation by Chemnitz police.
The 41-year-old operator was using a tractor with an attached harvesting machine at the time of the incident.