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Two Utility Workers Seriously Injured in Düsseldorf District Heating Accident

Workplace-safety investigators are probing whether scalding from hot water or steam caused the injuries.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Tuesday morning on Schadowstraße in the city center after callers reported a fire.
  • Fire crews found two Stadtwerke employees severely hurt at a district heating line, and both were taken to hospitals with one airlifted.
  • About 30 firefighters and paramedics were deployed to secure the scene and provide care.
  • The operator disconnected the damaged district heating pipeline from the network as a precaution.
  • Police have opened an investigation, and emergency pastoral caregivers supported several witnesses on site.