An American Airlines employee in North Carolina died after being beaten by a moving ramp vehiclein an event that occurred at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
The incident, which occurred last Monday, took place around 9:30 am, while the worker held work on the plane’s cargo platform, according to a report obtained by ABC News.
Meanwhile, local authorities, including emergency equipment and medical services, quickly arrived at the accident site. But despite his efforts, the worker was declared dead at the scene, according to the information provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, CNN said.
Ramp vehicles are essential in airport operations, since they facilitate the shipment and disembark of passengers, as well as the loading and discharge of luggage and goods. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) describes these teams as platforms designed to interact with aircraft in various tasks, including fuel refueling and maintenance.
Airport and Airline were expressed after the incident
Meanwhile, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the airlines and the relevant authorities in the investigation of the incident. They also expressed their support for relatives and colleagues of the deceased employee.
“Our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the employee during this difficult time,” said airport spokesmen in an official statement.
For his part, American Airlines issued a statement to the New York Post in which he regretted the tragedy and promised to ensure that all those affected can receive the desired support.
“We are devastated by the accident suffered by a team member at Charlotte International Airport (CLT). Our thoughts are with the family and members of our local team ”Said the airline.
Currently, the Charlotte Douglas and FAA International Airport are carrying out research to determine the causes of the accident.
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