Excavator breaks through building roof – driver is seriously injured

A 48-year-old is in Munich broken with his excavator through a garage roof. The man had tried to tear down garages, the police said on Sunday.

During demolition work: Excavators fall through the garage roof

Accordingly, he drove his small chain excavator on the roof of the garages. When he drove a place between two carrier segments on there, according to the police, he broke through the ceiling with the excavator and plunged several meters.

Accident with an excavator: 48-year-old comes to the hospital seriously injured

Nevertheless, the man was able to call help with his cell phone. The police and rescue workers arrived shortly afterwards. According to the information, the 48-year-old suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The chain excavator only caused a low damage to property.