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Worker Critically Injured as Tiny House Falls During Crane Lift in Giessenburg

The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has opened an investigation into the lifting accident.

Overview

  • Police identified the victim as a 36-year-old man from Tilburg and described his condition as critical.
  • The incident occurred on Doetseweg during hoisting work, and the man was taken urgently to Erasmus MC in Rotterdam.
  • Regional reports said the tiny house weighed about 14 tonnes and may have come loose during the lift.
  • Photos from the scene showed a large crane holding the structure by its four corners.
  • Authorities have not determined a cause, and the Labour Inspectorate will examine possible safety failures.