A 51-year-old man was seriously injured after falling approximately 50 meters while reportedly attempting to repair a water pipeline near Selitë village in Mallakastër, southern Albania.
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| Firefighters and locals conduct a rescue operation to assist 51-year-old Fluturim Salobehaj after he fell approximately 50 meters while repairing a water pipeline in Selitë, Mallakastër. |
Man Falls From 50-Meter Height in Difficult Terrain
The incident occurred this afternoon in the area of Selitë, Mallakastër, where Fluturim Salobehaj is believed to have been working on a water pipeline when he lost his balance and fell into difficult terrain.
According to preliminary information, the man was attempting to repair the pipeline when the accident occurred. The exact circumstances surrounding the fall remain under investigation.
Firefighters Rescue Injured Man
Family members reportedly found the 51-year-old injured and immediately notified the police.
Firefighters from Mallakastër were also dispatched to the scene and intervened to reach Salobehaj in the difficult terrain where he had fallen.
The rescue operation was complicated by the steep location and the considerable height from which the man had fallen.
Survivor Sustains Multiple Fractures
Despite falling from an estimated height of around 50 meters, Salobehaj survived the accident.
He reportedly suffered several fractures and was being transported to the Regional Hospital of Fier for further medical treatment.
His condition and the full extent of his injuries had not been officially detailed in the preliminary information available.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are expected to establish the exact circumstances that led to the accident, including the conditions under which the man was attempting to repair the water pipeline.
The incident highlights the serious risks involved in carrying out repair work in steep and difficult-to-access terrain.