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.