A serious workplace accident occurred this Thursday near the port of Vlorë, involving an Egyptian sailor working on a fishing vessel.
According to initial reports, the sailor suffered severe hand injuries while using a cutting tool (grinder) during his duties on board. The accident resulted in serious lacerations, requiring immediate medical attention.
Upon receiving the alert, the Border Police quickly dispatched a vessel to transport the injured sailor to the port of Vlorë. From there, he was urgently transferred to the Vlorë Regional Hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine whether proper safety measures were in place at the time of the incident.