Mário Cardadeiro, 53 years old and from Coimbra, died on Wednesday, September 2, in Switzerland, as a result of a workplace accident. The Portuguese man was crushed by a crane during the professional activity he carried out in the Alpine country.
The news of Mário Cardadeiro's death was confirmed by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which followed the case and provided consular assistance to the family. The worker's body is expected to be repatriated to Portugal.
Mário Cardadeiro had been working in Switzerland for several years, where he had established his professional and personal life. The accident occurred when the crane fell on the worker, causing fatal injuries at the scene.
Mário Cardadeiro's family, who remain in Coimbra, received the news with deep consternation. Swiss authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the workplace accident that claimed the life of the Portuguese citizen.
