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15-year-old killed while unloading roof tiles

11/12/2025 · Bex (VD) · Construction · Fatal

Shortly before 9:00 the pallet tipped onto a 15-year-old from the area for reasons not yet known. He died at the site.

When unloading with a loader crane, nobody stands under or beside the suspended load, including on the lorry bed. Young workers do such dangerous work only with training and close supervision.

Source: 20 Minuten (DE)

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