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A texas A funeral home employee died after a heavy headstone fell on him, officials said.
The tragic incident occurred around 2 pm on Monday at Restland Funeral Home on Greenville Avenue dallas, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews found the man buried from the waist down by a heavy burial vault, which was believed to have fallen on the worker, Fox 4 News reported.
Burial vaults are protective containers, usually made of metal or concrete, that enclose coffins. coffins To help prevent graves from sinking. According to one burial vault manufacturer, most can weigh between 2,100 pounds to 2,400 pounds. triguard, It is stated on its website.
Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans said firefighters used spreaders, which open vehicles after crashes and are often referred to as the “jaws of life,” and used airbags to lift the safe — freeing the worker. Dallas Morning News.
After the man was freed, he was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries on his lower body.
Dallas fire officials confirmed just after 5 p.m. Monday that the man has died from his injuries.
Restland Funeral Home said in a statement, “We are saddened by the passing of our long-time valued employee. We are cooperating with authorities to determine the cause. His family and his fellow Restland employees need our support and we ask that we all give them the space and time to grieve.” Independent.
Authorities have not publicly shared the identity of the person or provided any details about the cause of the crash. It was also not clear how far the gravestone had fallen before falling on the worker.
Dallas Fire-Rescue did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Independent,
The cause of the accident is being investigated by the authorities.