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Worker Dies After 60-Meter Fall From Schlemmin Radio Tower

Investigators have found no sign of criminal activity in the ongoing probe into the worker’s unexplained fall.

Overview

  • The accident occurred on Tuesday just after 14:10 when a 57-year-old employee of a specialized concrete repair firm fell 60 meters from a radio tower in Schlemmin near Bützow.
  • Emergency responders pronounced the worker dead at the scene after the fall during routine maintenance.
  • Police opened an inquiry on Wednesday morning and report no indications of criminal conduct.
  • Authorities have not yet determined what caused the sudden fall and are reviewing equipment and safety protocols.
  • The incident underscores a series of recent fall-related fatalities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and raises questions about work-at-height safety regulations.