A construction worker has died after falling from a great height in Karlstad just after 12 o'clock on Monday, according to the police on their website. The workplace accident occurred in connection with a construction work and police and healthcare personnel were alerted to the scene.
Later, the police announced that the man, who was in his 45s, had died from his injuries.
We will initiate a preliminary investigation into the workplace accident and investigate whether anyone has failed in their work environment responsibility, says Gabriel Henning, press spokesperson for the police region Bergslagen, to TT.