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Construction Worker Plummets Through Scaffold Hatch, Condition Critical

A construction worker's life hangs in the balance after a terrifying fall through a scaffold hatch. Authorities investigate the cause as the worker's future mobility remains a concern.

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In this picture there are windows and sinks on the left side of the image and there is a boundary on the right side of the image, there is a broken chair on the left side of the image.

Man falls from scaffold and is injured - Construction Worker Plummets Through Scaffold Hatch, Condition Critical

A 48-year-old construction worker from Regensburg was severely injured after falling through a hatch in a scaffold in Kallmunz, Regensburg district, on Tuesday morning. The worker was airlifted to the hospital and treated in intensive care.

The incident occurred at a construction site in Dinauer Straße, Kallmunz. The worker, who is in his late forties, plummeted onto a ladder during the fall. Firefighters swiftly responded, rescuing the injured worker from the hazardous area. Following the fall, the worker reported a worrying loss of sensation in his legs. The extent of his injuries remains uncertain at this time. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.

The worker's condition is critical, and his future mobility is a concern. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers present in construction work. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident and prevent similar incidents in the future.

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