Fatal Austrian scaffold fall

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A construction worker died instantly after falling from a scaffolding in the city centre of Vienna at the weekend.

The 39-year-old was already dead when paramedics arrived at the scene on Saturday afternoon, police in the capital explained today (Mon).

The worker sustained injuries to his head as well as internal injuries in the incident.

Via: www.austrianindependent.com
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