A man died while harvesting firewood near Minsk: an angle grinder flew off

29.10.2024 10:56

A resident of the Minsk region died while sawing firewood.

The tragedy occurred on October 24 in the village of Raubichi.

Information about the incident appeared on the Telegram channel of the Investigative Committee of Belarus on the morning of October 29.

Details of the tragedy in the Minsk region

It is known that on the morning of October 24, a 52-year-old resident of the village of Raubichi began to collect firewood.

The man put a wood disc on the angle grinder and started using the tool.

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Photo: screenshot from video of the Investigative Committee of Belarus

During the work, the citizen failed to hold the mechanism. The grinder flew off and hit the neck area.

The result was a very serious injury: an artery was damaged.

The injury was incompatible with life: the resident of the Minsk region died at the scene of the incident.

Some time later, the man's body was discovered by his mother. The woman called the special services.

Investigators are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.

Representatives of the Investigative Committee plan to find out the reasons for the tragedy.

The Investigative Committee of Belarus reminded citizens: when working with lumber, it is necessary to observe all safety rules.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief