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Friday, December 27, 2024

Tragic Workplace Accident in Täby

Published: 2024-12-03

A tragic accident occurred in Täby, north of Stockholm, where a man in his 40s died after falling from the fourth floor in a construction vehicle.

The incident happened on a demolition site of an old care home owned by Täby municipality.

The vehicle, identified as a bobcat, plummeted into a container, leading to the man's death later that evening.

Emergency services were alerted shortly before 3 PM, and the site has been cordoned off for investigation.

The police have launched a preliminary investigation into the incident, classifying it as a workplace accident causing death.

Täby municipality has activated crisis support for involved personnel, although the deceased was not their employee.