A 40-year-old man died this Wednesday in Durrës after feeling unwell while working at a construction site and passing away while being transported to hospital. The police’s preliminary version links the case to a health problem in conditions of intense heat, while the full circumstances remain under verification.
The incident in Neighborhood No. 4
According to police, at around 3:00 p.m. in Neighborhood No. 4 of Durrës, a citizen identified by the initials E. L., about 40 years old, is suspected of having lost consciousness while working at a construction site.
He was rushed to hospital, but did not survive despite medical assistance.
Preliminary suspicions are linked to the heat and his health condition
Preliminary information points to a combination of health problems and work in the high temperatures of August.
According to the official version, the 40-year-old is suspected of having suffered a heart attack after feeling unwell at the workplace. Until forensic and medical checks are completed, this remains only a preliminary suspicion.
The investigation remains open
Police said the investigative team, under the direction of the Prosecutor’s Office, is working to determine the cause of death and clarify the circumstances of the case.
In such cases, beyond the initial notification, it remains essential to clarify whether worker safety and protection conditions were respected in extreme temperatures.
So far, authorities have not made public further details about the victim’s health condition or the specific conditions at the construction site at the time of the incident.
The case brings renewed attention to workers’ exposure to extreme heat in the construction sector, an issue where official clarification often comes faster than full answers.