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Excavator Falls Through Garage Roof in Munich, Critically Injuring Operator

A 48-year-old worker remains hospitalized after a workplace accident during demolition, as Munich authorities investigate the cause of the structural failure.

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Overview

  • The accident occurred on Friday, April 25, during the demolition of garages at Truderinger Straße and St.-Veit-Straße in Munich.
  • The roof of the garage collapsed under the weight of a crawler excavator, causing it and its operator to fall several meters.
  • Despite sustaining severe injuries, the 48-year-old operator was able to call emergency services using his mobile phone.
  • The worker was transported to a hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical condition as of Sunday, April 27.
  • The Munich traffic police have launched an investigation into the incident, but the cause of the structural failure remains undetermined.