Fatal Workplace Accident Occurs at Chambery Bus Depot Construction Site
An employee was struck and killed by a transport truck during a maneuvering incident on Tuesday in the Savoie region.
A tragic workplace accident resulted in the death of a construction employee on Tuesday, November 10, at the future urban bus operations center site in Grand Chambery. The incident took place on the grounds of the former slaughterhouses located on Houille Blanche Avenue.
Around noon, an employee working for the company Berengier Depollution was struck by a delivery truck during a backing or turning maneuver. Despite the rapid arrival and intervention of emergency responders, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the exact circumstances and causes surrounding the fatal accident. Labor inspection officials have also been mobilized to review safety protocols and compliance at the active construction site.
In the wake of the tragedy, emergency medical services deployed a psychological support unit through the medical-psychological emergency cell to assist shaken witnesses. The employer has also implemented additional internal support measures for affected staff members.
The driver of the truck, along with their spouse who was riding inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, received medical and logistical assistance from local firefighters and the national police force.
Grand Chambery President Thierry Repentin and Michel Dyen, Vice President in charge of buildings, heritage, public works, and roads, immediately traveled to the location following the emergency call.
Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Thierry Repentin stated in an official release that the fatal accident is a tragedy that deeply affects the entire community and all the teams from the various companies working on the site.