Metal pipe accident in Rewe Lemgo: six injuries, two heavy!

Metal pipe accident in Rewe Lemgo: six injuries, two heavy!

A dramatic misfortune occurred in the Rewe supermarket on Entruper Strasse in Lemgo on Saturday evening. A metallic ventilation pipe fell off the ceiling without warning and fell between the shelves, while the market was well attended. This is reported by the Rundschau Online .

The incident violated a total of six people, including two seriously, one of whom even suffered a traumatic brain trauma. According to the first reports from the police, there were also witnesses who spoke of other injured customers whose identity has not yet been known. These people are asked to report to the Lippe police. The injured were immediately admitted to a hospital and the supermarket had to be cleared and temporarily closed.

cause and investigation

The investigation into the cause of falling is in full swing. An expert opinion was commissioned to clarify the incident. Experts also check a possible connection with the building damage that could have been created by the heavy rain the same evening. The police have already launched an investigation into negligent bodily harm to hold the responsible persons to account, such as Tag24 reported.

"It is lucky that no longer people were injured," said a fire brigade spokesman. If you consider that there were only a few customers in the market shortly before the shop, the scenario could have gone far worse. The Rewe market was able to open again on Wednesday morning, as the "Rewe Eduard Schulz OHG" announced on its social media channels.

Security in the supermarket

The incident in Lemgo once again raises questions about security in supermarkets. According to the BGHW , many accidents can be caused by poor occupational health and misconduct. Stumbling blocks, crashes of shelves or even falling objects such as the ventilation pipe are dangers that can affect both customers and employees.

Ensure occupational safety and security in supermarkets is essential. Simply to prevent such accidents. In this sense, the “The Safe Supermarkt” initiative offers a variety of information and resources to support those responsible in occupational safety. From legal foundations to risk assessments to training - which is important in an emergency.

As the case in Lemgo shows, it is essential that not only the implementation of security standards is taken seriously, but also constant evaluates and adapted preventive measures. This is the only way to ensure that customers and employees feel comfortable and above all safe in the supermarket.