Overview

• The 35-year-old was struck by a dislodged rock and flown by rescue helicopter to a clinic, authorities said.
• A 36-year-old colleague sustained minor injuries in the same incident inside the tunnel near Sontra in northern Hesse.
• Initial findings indicate a steel beam in the tunnel gave way in the morning, triggering the rock to break loose.
• The accident occurred on a segment of the long-running A44 expansion, with the Sontra area section slated for completion in 2030, according to AFP.
• Police in Eschwege provided the early details via dpa, and officials said no further information was immediately available.