A 59 -year -old worker lost his life after falling several meters while driving a dump truck in a marble quarry in the municipality of Carrara, precisely in the Fantiscritti area. The fatal accident occurred in the quarry number 150, an area that unfortunately has witnessed tragic episodes in the past.
As reported by the Italian media Le Notizie, the worker was doing his usual tasks when, for causes to determine, he lost control of the heavy vehicle. The fall to the ficola well was fatal and the man was crushed under the dump truck. Despite the immediate intervention of rescuers, nothing could be done for him. The Pegaso rescue helicopter had been alerted, but once they arrived at the place, doctors confirmed the worker’s death.
The news of the accident deeply shocked the community of Carrara, famous for its marble tradition. The mayor, Serena Arright, went to the scene of the accident to express her condolences and solidarity with the victim’s family. This tragic event shows problems related to work security, a very current topic, especially in high -risk sectors such as mining. The competent authorities have initiated an investigation to clarify the dynamics of the accident and ensure that similar tragedies are not repeated in the future.
