Man in hospital after escalator collapse
TT/The Local - [email protected]
Published: 6 Aug, 2008 CET.
Updated: Wed 6 Aug 2008 07:16 CET
A worker was seriously injured when an escalator fell on top of him at Stockholm’s central train station on Tuesday night.
The man, who is in his forties, was taken to Karolinska University Hospital.
According to Stockholm police spokesperson the man was unconscious following the incident.
The escalator was being repaired when it suddenly collapsed on the man.
Officals have launched an investigation into possible violations of workplace safety regulations.
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The man, who is in his forties, was taken to Karolinska University Hospital.
According to Stockholm police spokesperson the man was unconscious following the incident.
The escalator was being repaired when it suddenly collapsed on the man.
Officals have launched an investigation into possible violations of workplace safety regulations.
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