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Metal pipe accident in Rewe Lemgo: Six injured, two seriously!
A ventilation pipe collapses in the REWE store in Lemgo, injuring six people, two seriously. An investigation is underway into the cause of the accident and possible negligence.
Metal pipe accident in Rewe Lemgo: Six injured, two seriously!
On Saturday evening around 9:15 p.m. a dramatic accident occurred in the Rewe supermarket on Entruper Straße in Lemgo. A metal ventilation pipe fell from the ceiling without warning and fell between the shelves while the market was busy. This is reported by the Review online.
The incident injured a total of six people, two of them seriously, one of whom even suffered a traumatic brain injury. According to initial police reports, there were also witnesses who spoke of other injured customers, whose identities are not yet known. These people are asked to report to the Lippe police. The injured were immediately taken to hospital and the supermarket had to be evacuated and temporarily closed.
Cause and investigation
The investigation into the cause of the fall is in full swing. A report was commissioned to clarify the incident. Experts are also examining a possible connection with the structural damage that could have been caused by the heavy rain that same evening. The police have already launched an investigation into negligent bodily harm in order to bring those responsible to justice DAY24 reported.
“It is fortunate that no more people were injured,” noted a fire department spokesman. Considering that there were only a few customers left in the store shortly before closing time, the scenario could have been much worse. The Rewe market was able to reopen on Wednesday morning, as “REWE Eduard Schulz OHG” announced on its social media channels.
Safety in the supermarket
The incident in Lemgo once again raises questions about safety in supermarkets. According to the BGHW Many accidents can be caused by inadequate occupational safety and misconduct. Tripping hazards, falls from shelves or even the falling of objects such as the ventilation pipe are dangers that can affect both customers and employees.
Ensuring occupational health and safety in supermarkets is essential. Simply to prevent such accidents. In this sense, the “The Safe Supermarket” initiative offers a wide range of information and resources to support those responsible for occupational safety. From legal basics to risk assessments and training – what is important in an emergency is addressed here.
As the case in Lemgo shows, it is essential that not only the implementation of safety standards is taken seriously, but also that preventive measures are constantly evaluated and adjusted. This is the only way to ensure that customers and employees feel comfortable and, above all, safe in the supermarket.