Overview
- A 32-year-old construction worker was buried under a large tracked excavator during demolition work in Celle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The excavator tipped toward the roadway after losing stability and the machine’s driver suffered only minor injuries while a third worker was unhurt.
- Rescue teams and emergency medical services attended but could not save the trapped worker and the area was secured for safety and evidence preservation.
- Local police have launched an active investigation into the cause of the tipping and have not yet reported any technical findings or determinations.
- The incident highlights the stability risks of heavy tracked excavators during demolition work and could prompt safety checks and procedural reviews on similar sites.