A tragic accident occurred in Vienna-Liesing on Monday morning, claiming the life of a 52-year-old construction worker.

The incident happened during roadwork on Karl-Krestan-Gasse, where a 77-year-old driver collided with an open manhole cover.

The impact caused the cover to strike the worker, who was in the manhole at the time.

Emergency services arrived quickly, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The area was cordoned off until midday for investigations by the police and the labor inspectorate.

This incident highlights the critical need for heightened safety measures at construction sites.