Seven-Year-Old Boy Killed in Excavation Accident on Private Property in Saxony

Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy, including which machine caused the fatal injuries during the excavation work.

The accident occurred Saturday afternoon on a private property in Wiesa, near Kamenz, Saxony.
The seven-year-old boy was fatally struck by a construction machine and died at the scene from severe injuries.
Multiple machines were in operation at the time, and investigators are working to identify which one was involved in the accident.
The 54-year-old machine operator and the boy's mother received medical attention following the incident.
Police and the criminal investigation department are conducting an ongoing inquiry to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.