Overview

• The accident occurred Thursday morning on Kirchstraße in Hördt, Rhineland-Palatinate.
• The worker was lifted together with a bin by the truck’s grab arm and pinned against the vehicle’s side.
• He suffered severe arm injuries and was flown to a nearby hospital by rescue helicopter.
• A colleague activated the emergency-stop switch, which authorities said limited further harm.
• Police reported no third-party involvement, with reports sourced to official statements carried by dpa.