Worker crushed by crane in labour accident dies (updated)

A worker, 60, died on Tuesday after being crushed by a crane while unloading construction materials in Limassol.

The accident took place at around 5.30pm in Armenochori, in Limassol while the man was unloading construction materials from a truck.

Under conditions that are being investigated, he was crushed by the crane used to load and unload cargo on the truck.

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