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Dutch Safety Board on fatal Lochem bridge accident: mutual oversight was lacking

Dutch Safety Board on fatal Lochem bridge accident: mutual oversight was lacking

The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) concluded that parties involved in a bridge construction project in Lochem failed to adequately assess risks, leading to a fatal accident in February 2024. During the hoisting process, a bridge section fell onto a platform, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuries to two others.

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