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Two workers buried under a collapsed wall in Casel!
During construction work in Casel, Spree-Neiße, a wall collapsed and two people were buried. Rescue workers were on duty.
Two workers buried under a collapsed wall in Casel!
On Sunday morning there was a dramatic incident at a construction site in Casel, in the Spree-Neiße district. A wall suddenly collapsed during work, burying two workers, a 71-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman. They were busy repairing the wall when the accident happened. [maz-online.de].
The use of rescue helicopters is invaluable in such critical situations, as tag24.de emphasizes. Here they not only offer quick help, but are also indispensable for being able to react quickly in areas that are difficult to access. In Casel, however, prompt help came in time; The fire brigade was able to quickly rescue the buried workers and at the same time take care of the safety situation at the scene of the accident.
Rescue and medical care
After the guaranteed rescue, those affected initially received medical care on site. They were then transported to clinics in Cottbus and Dresden. A total of 47 helpers, including emergency services from the Drebkau and Cottbus volunteer fire departments, were involved in the rescue operation. This coordinated and rapid response shows how important well-trained specialists are in critical situations.
Cause of accidents and safety on construction sites
The police immediately began investigating the exact cause of the accident. However, such incidents are alarming and are part of a larger problem: According to Robert Feiger, federal chairman of IG BAU, accidents on construction sites in Germany remain worrying. In 2022, 74 fatal injuries were recorded among construction workers, and countless other accidents remain unreported. baumetall.de emphasizes that smaller companies in particular often do not comply with the required safety standards.
Feiger therefore demands that safety and health protection in the working environment must be taken seriously. The enormous cost and time pressure must not lead to occupational safety being neglected. Many of the most serious accidents are due to a lack of safety precautions or inadequate training, which should be urgently addressed.
In summary, the Casel incident is not only tragic, but also a wake-up call for the emphasis on workplace safety on construction sites. A rethinking of safety standards and controls seems urgently needed to prevent such accidents in the future.