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Alarm in Pella: Two workers fell into a sewage treatment tank
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Alarm in Pella: Two workers fell into a sewage treatment tank

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two workers fell into a sewage treatment tank in Pella, Greece, on Thursday morning.
  • Firefighters rescued the injured men, a 60-year-old Greek national and a 64-year-old Albanian national.
  • Both men were transported to the hospital with lower limb injuries and are reportedly out of danger.

A serious incident unfolded in the municipality of Pella, Greece, on Thursday morning when two workers fell into a sewage treatment tank. The alarm was raised shortly after 11:00 AM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.

Alarm was raised on Thursday morning in the municipality of Pella, when two men performing work in a sewage treatment tank ended up falling inside it, which was empty.

— Ta NeaDescribing the incident that led to the rescue operation.

Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully rescued the two injured men. The individuals have been identified as a 60-year-old Greek citizen and a 64-year-old national of Albania. Both were promptly attended to by the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) ambulance service.

According to the Fire Service, the men sustained injuries to their lower limbs as a result of the fall. They were transported to the hospital in Giannitsa for treatment. Fortunately, reports indicate that both individuals are now out of danger, a testament to the swift and effective rescue operation.

The two injured men were rescued by fire crews shortly after 11:00 AM.

— Ta NeaReporting on the successful rescue operation.

The operation involved a coordinated effort by eight firefighters utilizing three vehicles. Their quick actions were crucial in extricating the workers from the tank and ensuring they received timely medical attention. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential hazards faced by workers in industrial and utility settings.

The two men were transported with lower limb injuries to the hospital in Giannitsa, and according to information, they are already out of danger.

— Ta NeaProviding an update on the condition of the injured workers.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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