Mar 22 • 08:21 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Death of a 71-year-old logger in the Jurbarkas region

A 71-year-old logger died in a tragic accident in the Jurbarkas region when he was struck by a falling tree while working in the forest.

On Saturday at approximately 11:48 AM in the Jurbarkas region, specifically in the village of Paskynai, a 71-year-old male logger was critically injured when a tree fell and struck him while he was working in the forest. Emergency services responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at Raseiniai Hospital later that same day around 1:32 PM. Authorities have been alerted to the serious nature of this incident as it highlights the dangers faced by workers in forestry. Subsequently, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine the exact circumstances that led to the fatal accident. Such incidents raise awareness about workplace safety, especially in industries characterized by high risks like logging.

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