A tragic incident occurred early Wednesday morning in Birstein-Fischborn, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Germany, claiming the lives of two workers. The men, both 32 years old, died on a construction site for the Fischborn wind park, according to a written statement from the Southeast Hesse Police Department.
Details of the Accident
Initial police findings indicate the two men were in a type of function platform positioned in the upper section of the wind turbine tower, which is currently under construction. For reasons yet unknown, the work platform plunged from a significant height inside the tower. Medical assistance arrived too late, and both workers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Other workers on site heard the loud impact of the platform and immediately contacted emergency services. Police were alerted around 4:45 a.m. An investigation into the cause of the accident has begun, and a commissioned expert will reconstruct the events leading up to the tragedy.
Construction Status of the Wind Turbine
The wind turbine involved in the accident is still in the building phase. Currently, only the tall tower structure is in place; the generator and rotor blades have not yet been installed. The official ground-breaking ceremony for the Fischborn wind park was celebrated in September 2025 with approximately 75 attendees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at the wind park?
Two workers died after a work platform they were in plunged from the upper section of a wind turbine tower under construction at the Fischborn wind park in Birstein-Fischborn.
What is the age of the victims?
Both of the workers who died were 32 years old.
What is the current status of the wind turbine?
The wind turbine is still under construction, with only the tower currently erected. The generator and rotor blades have not yet been installed.
As investigations continue, construction at the Fischborn wind park may be temporarily halted. Further details regarding the cause of the accident and any potential safety reviews are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
