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(30 April 2009, York, United Kingdom) In another DIY project gone wrong, a
homeowner attempting to demolish a large brick garden shed succeeded in his
primary objective, but suffered collateral damage when the cement slab roof
demolished the unfortunate chap.
In the unequal contest between mortal flesh and cement slab, the slab always wins.
The flattened 41-year-old was alone on his property at the time. One has to
query the wisdom of undertaking a demolition project with no one on hand in
the event of a mishap. However, a neighbor who happened to witness the
incident immediately summoned help. Firefighters used hydraulic rams and
high pressure air bags to allow paramedics to reach the man, but it was too
late. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Speaking to the press, a neighbor described the accident as unspeakable.
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Reference: York Evening Press, thepress.co.uk
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