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Naxos: Construction worker trapped under concrete blocks, fire service rescues him
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Naxos: Construction worker trapped under concrete blocks, fire service rescues him

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A construction worker in Naxos, Greece, was injured and trapped under collapsing concrete blocks on Thursday morning.
  • The Naxos Fire Service, along with police and ambulance services, responded quickly to the scene to rescue the man, who is estimated to be between 55-60 years old and of foreign origin.
  • The worker, who reportedly sustained injuries mainly to his lower extremities, was freed and transported to the hospital; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

A construction worker in Naxos, Greece, was the subject of an emergency rescue operation on Thursday morning after being trapped under falling concrete blocks. The incident occurred around 11:30 AM in the Potami area of Chora, Naxos.

The worker, described as being between 55 and 60 years old and of foreign origin, was struck by Ytong-type concrete blocks. Responding swiftly to the scene, the Naxos Fire Service deployed two vehicles and four firefighters to extricate the trapped individual. Emergency medical services, including police and an ambulance from EKAV, were also present to provide immediate aid.

Initial reports indicate that the worker sustained injuries primarily to his lower extremities, and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening. Following the successful rescue, he was handed over to EKAV paramedics for transport to a medical facility for further examination and treatment.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the causes of the workplace accident and the specific circumstances that led to the collapse of the concrete blocks. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with construction work and the importance of rapid emergency response.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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