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Portuguese worker dies crushed by crane during work accident in SwitzerlandPhoto by Aleson Padilha on Pexels
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Portuguese worker dies crushed by crane during work accident in Switzerland

Notícias de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 07:59

A Portuguese man, 53 years old, died on Wednesday, September 2nd, following a work accident that occurred in Switzerland.

The man was crushed by a crane while carrying out his professional activity. The exact circumstances of the accident have not yet been fully clarified.

Swiss authorities are investigating the case to determine the causes and responsibilities of the fatal incident.

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