New Assiut City witnessed a tragic accident on Wednesday that claimed the lives of two sanitation workers after they were run over by the wheels of a loader while carrying out their duties. The incident caused deep sadness among residents and fellow workers in the area.

The two workers were performing their daily tasks as part of sanitation and garbage collection operations in the city when the accident suddenly occurred, turning an ordinary workday into a tragedy that claimed the lives of two young workers. 📢

Report of Accident Involving Two Sanitation Workers in New Assiut

The incident began when the Assiut Security Directorate received a notification from the head of the New Assiut Police Department regarding a report from residents about an accident involving two sanitation workers who were carrying out their duties.

According to the initial report, the two workers were run over by the wheels of a work-related loader in New Assiut City, prompting security authorities and ambulances to immediately move to the scene to deal with the incident.

Police forces arrived at the location shortly afterward, accompanied by ambulances, while the relevant authorities began conducting an initial examination to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Two Workers Killed While Performing Their Duties

The initial inspection revealed that two sanitation workers, both in their second decade of life, had died after being run over by the loader.

Initial information indicated that the two workers were employed on a daily-wage basis by a private sanitation company contracted by the New Assiut City Authority. Their duties included participating in garbage collection and carrying out sanitation work across the city.

The incident caused widespread sadness, particularly because the two victims were still young and had been carrying out their normal work duties before their lives suddenly came to a tragic end.

Authorities Begin Examining the Circumstances

The relevant authorities are continuing their inspection and examination of the scene to determine the circumstances that led to the accident and establish how the two workers came into contact with the loader.

Officials are also working to collect information related to the incident and hear statements from people who may have knowledge of what happened, as part of the procedures required to complete the investigation.

These measures are aimed at establishing the full details of the accident and determining responsibility based on the findings of the inspection and investigation.

Bodies Transferred to the Morgue

Following the initial procedures at the scene, the bodies of the two workers were transferred to the morgue of a hospital in New Assiut and placed under the supervision of the Public Prosecution.

The necessary legal procedures will continue, along with the required examination related to the accident, in preparation for taking the necessary decision regarding burial after the investigation and required procedures are completed.

⭐ The accident once again highlights the importance of applying the highest safety standards during sanitation and public service operations, particularly at work sites where heavy machinery operates alongside workers.

The ongoing investigation will determine the full circumstances of the accident and establish the factors that led to the tragedy, while the families of the two workers mourn their sudden loss after they died while performing their daily duties and working to earn their livelihoods.