A worker died after falling from the roof of a government office in Szeged on Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation into the fatal workplace accident.
Worker fell from Szeged government office
A fatal workplace accident occurred in Szeged on Tuesday around midday, when an industrial climber fell from the roof of the Csongrád-Csanád County Government Office, Szegeder reported.
The worker fell onto the roof of the Vármegye Restaurant next to the government office and died at the scene, according to local reports.
The man is believed to have fallen from a height of at least 15 metres. Local reports said he suffered a serious head injury, which may have contributed to his death, although the exact cause of death has not yet been officially established.
Photographs from the scene show ropes hanging from the government office building, apparently used by the worker during his work. Workers were also seen setting up a protective covering at the site following the accident.
Police investigate circumstances of fatal fall
The circumstances that led to the industrial climber falling from the roof remain unclear. Police told local media that the worker fell for reasons that are currently unknown.
The Csongrád-Csanád County Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into endangering safety in connection with employment. Experts have been involved in the investigation to establish what happened and whether any safety rules may have been breached. The investigation is ongoing.
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