Heavy device injures worker in Altenrhein

03/11/2026 · Altenrhein (SG) · Seriously injured

A device weighing several hundred kilograms fell during work on Dorfstrasse. A 51-year-old man was seriously injured and taken to hospital. Cantonal police are investigating the circumstances.

Secure heavy components against falling before work starts. Keep people outside the potential fall zone.

Source: polizeinews.ch (DE)

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