A tragedy unfolded on the morning of Monday, February 17, 2025, at the company's facilities TML Geel, a subsidiary of DAF Trucks in Belgium, where a A 60-year-old Romanian truck driver He lost his life in an industrial accident.
The unfortunate driver, Vasile Borta, he became trapped between his truck and a wall while trying to attach a trailer to his vehicle. Despite the efforts of rescue crews to free him and revive him, He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Ο King who fell in love with Kythira
Vasile Borta was a man who lived in Kythira for 17 full years, tying his life to the island. A tragic irony, just Three weeks before the accident, he visited Greece once again, before leaving for abroad again.
Η his wife, deeply shaken by his sudden death, expressed her desire to honor his memory in a symbolic way. She wants to choose one of his favorite items and throw it into the sea off Kythira, as a final farewell to the place he loved so much.
The Accident and the Importance of Industrial Safety
The incident in TML Geel industrial facility once again raises questions about the workplace safety and industrial facilities. Investigations by the relevant authorities are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and whether safety protocols were followed.
Although the company follows strict security measures, the incident underscores that the Industrial risks remain a reality and that continuous improvement of prevention procedures and employee training is required.
The news of Vasile Borta's death caused grief both to his family and to the community of Kythira, who for years had embraced him as one of her own.
