Man Dies After Being Crushed by Machine Designed to Prevent Public Urination
A London utility worker died Friday after getting crushed while working underneath a “pop-up” public urinal. To maximize efficiency, the toilets are hidden underground during the day and are raised hydraulically at…
A London utility worker died Friday after getting crushed while working underneath a “pop-up” public urinal.
To maximize efficiency, the toilets are hidden underground during the day and are raised hydraulically at night, the BBC reported.
While some of the urinals were designed only for men, there are many with sliding doors for privacy so that women can use them, too.
The man had gotten trapped while performing maintenance work underneath the device.
According to the U.K. Daily Mail, emergency responders were called to the scene, near London’s Palace Theatre, at 1:05 p.m. GMT.
Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters were among the first responders who were called to the scene, the BBC reported. An air ambulance crew was also on hand.