Workplace accident in civil engineering sector - two employees sustain severe injuries
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:26 AM, an accident occurred on Schadowstraße in Düsseldorf. Callers reported a fire to the Düsseldorf Fire Department's control center around 10:30 AM.
The Düsseldorf Fire Department quickly responded, dispatching fire and rescue services to the reported address. The incident commander immediately dispatched units to secure the area and provide first aid. A rescue helicopter was also deployed to the scene, with additional rescue services, including a helicopter from Duisburg, called in for support.
The accident occurred while working on a district heating pipeline. The damaged pipeline was shut off by the operator, posing no further risk. Two people were severely injured as a result of the accident, and the Düsseldorf Fire Department, led by the incident commander, provided first aid until medical services arrived.
The Düsseldorf Fire Department secured the area and continued to work alongside other emergency services to manage the situation. The name of the head of the Düsseldorf Fire Department involved in the incident is not mentioned in the available sources.
The responsible occupational safety authority is investigating the cause of the incident. Further inquiries regarding the incident should be directed to Kai Bröschet, the contact person at the Düsseldorf Fire Department. You can reach Kai Bröschet at 0211.8920180 or via email at [email protected]. The Düsseldorf Fire Department's website is http://www.feuerwehr-duesseldorf.de for more information.
The investigation into the incident is being led by the responsible occupational safety authority. We will continue to update this article as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident.
