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Civil engineering accident results in severe injuries to two workers on the job site

Fire Department of Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf - September 16, 2025, 10:26 AM, Schadowstraße Incident

Workplace incident in civil engineering sector - two laborers sustain severe injuries
Workplace incident in civil engineering sector - two laborers sustain severe injuries

Civil engineering accident results in severe injuries to two workers on the job site

In the heart of Düsseldorf, an accident occurred on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Schadowstraße. The Düsseldorf Fire Department received a call about a potential fire around 10:30 AM, and swiftly sprang into action.

Upon arrival, the incident commander dispatched approximately 30 personnel to secure the area and provide first aid. The accident involved work on a district heating line, resulting in two individuals suffering severe injuries. A rescue helicopter was deployed for additional support.

The head of the Düsseldorf Fire Department, David von der Lieth, oversaw the operation. The operator promptly shut down the damaged district heating line to ensure no further danger.

During the operation, which lasted approximately 90 minutes, several affected individuals were provided with psychological support. The two severely injured individuals were treated by emergency doctors and paramedics and were transported to hospitals.

The relevant occupational safety authority has been informed and will investigate the cause of the incident. For further inquiries, Kai Broescht at the Düsseldorf Fire Department can be contacted at Phone: 0211.8920180 or via email at [email protected].

The Düsseldorf Fire Department's website provides more information: http://www.feuerwehr-duesseldorf.de. The operation involving the district heating line accident at Schadowstraße in Düsseldorf has now ended.

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