Update In Oosterwolde (Gelderland) this afternoon, 48-year-old man was killed after a platform fell. Eleven people, including eight children, were injured. The injured were taken to hospitals in Zwolle and Harderwijk, two of them are in danger.
Eyewitness Gerrit van ‘t Hof, owner of the land where the event took place, stood twenty meters away from the platform. ,, I suddenly heard screams and saw the tank coming down. He hit the ground, bounced up slightly. I saw children covered in blood, with broken bones. they scream and crying. You could hear that they had pain. That sound was the bone. ”
The first aid was immediately on the spot. A man Wish Foundation Ambulance who had been in the container offered help immediately. ,, I do not know how he managed it, because he was himself covered in blood. His entire head was covered. ” Van ‘t Hof could barely move. ,, I’m paid to the earth. All that panic, the children covered in blood. I could not stand it. “
One of the injured was a 23-year-old woman who fell through the trap with her belly on the railing of the platform. She was transported to the hospital. A 11-year-old twins were injured. One broke two legs, the other one.
According to Mayor Adrian Hoogendoorn of the municipality Oldebroek the crane was not stable and he landed on a man of 48 years. The man from Oosterwolde, according to the owner of the land killed. He leaves a wife and three children after. ,, It’s beyond comprehension. Such a beautiful day, and then this happens “, said the mayor according to Omroep Gelderland.
Wish Foundation Ambulance
A group of children sitting in the platform. Police reported initially that the kids on stage were with Foundation Wish Ambulance, which is the last wish of a non mobile terminal patient to come true. They visited an antique car show.
A spokesman for the foundation late to AD that there was no wish fulfilled at that time. ,, We were promoting at the festival, a pretty big event. I can not say with certainty whether the foundation has arranged that the children were in the platform. “
He added: ,, This is very annoying and very serious. Our volunteers are immediately jumped in to help provide first aid. Everyone knows each other here. “
Authorization
The permit for the event was in order. Or is there a permit issued, however the use of the platform is not clear. It is known that the driver of the platform reputed to be a very reliable driver who has years of experience with the device. He was recently awarded a medal for his service as a volunteer.
On site this morning gathered old tractors, engines, cars, motorcycles and mopeds. It was also driven a tour. The organizer of the event did not respond.
The cause of the accident to the Oostendorperstraatweg is investigated.
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