1000kg Pallet Falls on Driver

Tue 29th Jun, 2010

Munich. A 45 year old driver suffered severe chest injuries in an accident at work.The loading rack of his van tipped over due to its heavy weight.

According to police, the 45 year old man and a 27 year old printing specialist loaded the lorry together on monday in Ramersdorf. The loading rack tipped over as they put the 1000 kilogram pallet on it. The driver tried to jump off but it was too late. The pallet dropped onto him. He suffered severe injuries and was brought to hospital.


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