Man killed in accident involving world’s largest demolition excavator.
We are receiving reports that a man has been killed in an accident involving the Rusch TUHD90, to date the world’s largest demolition specification high reach excavator.
Investigations are taking place on site in the Netherlands as we speak but we understand that the man killed was Ad Swanink, owner of another Dutch engineering pioneer, STC BV.
According to initial reports, the counterweight on the rear of the giant machine became dislodged and fell to the ground, crushing Swanink who, together with his son, was involved in testing the machine. We would stress, however, that the actual cause of the accident is not yet known.
The record-breaking Rusch TUHD90 has been the subject of considerable media attention for the past few years, earning awards and accolades for designer and Rusch managing director Ruud Schreijer along the way.
We are hoping to bring you further news on this tragic incident soon but, in the meantime, please click here for our take on this tragic event.
