kofinou — A tragic work accident occurred in Kofinou, resulting in the death of Fins Alexandru, a 55-year-old Romanian worker. The incident took place on Friday afternoon as Alexandru was involved in unloading cement counterweights from a truck.
According to Spyros Chrysostomou, a spokesperson for the Larnaca police, the accident happened around 15:30 when the truck tilted to the right while Alexandru was inside. The worker sustained fatal injuries during this unfortunate event.
Alexandru was employed by a private company that is responsible for the assembly of electricity authority pylons. His tragic death has raised concerns about safety practices in the construction and assembly sectors.
The police have indicated that they will seek an arrest warrant for the truck driver, who was transporting electric poles at the time of the accident. This move reflects the severity of the incident and aims to ensure accountability.
Ongoing investigations are being conducted in collaboration with the labour office to ascertain the full circumstances that led to the accident. Authorities are expected to scrutinise the safety protocols in place during such unloading procedures to prevent future tragedies.
The incident has elicited a strong reaction from the local community, highlighting the risks workers face in similar roles. As the investigation unfolds, there are hopes that it will bring about necessary changes in workplace safety regulations.
