Man, 82, crushed to death in car at Munich scrapyard

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 26, 2026 at 08:10 PM

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An 82-year-old man was crushed to death at a Munich scrapyard on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred when a 60-year-old employee was using a crane to crush a car intended for scrap in the Obersendling district. Unbeknownst to the employee, the 82-year-old man had entered the vehicle unnoticed. A witness discovered the man inside the car after the roof was crushed and the vehicle turned onto its roof. Emergency services responded, but the man died at the scene due to his injuries. Police believe the victim, a Munich resident, may have been at the site to collect scrap metal. Munich traffic police have launched an investigation into the accident.

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