Worker dies in industrial accident in Vallirana

A 57-year-old man lost his life on Thursday after being trapped under a pallet in a local warehouse.

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Generic image of an industrial warehouse with blue emergency lights in the foreground.

A 57-year-old man died this Thursday, February 19, after becoming trapped under a falling pallet at an industrial warehouse in Vallirana, near Barcelona.

The Mossos d'Esquadra police force received the emergency call at approximately 1:40 PM. Officers are currently investigating the specific causes of the incident that occurred during the victim's work shift.
Authorities have notified the duty court in Sant Feliu de Llobregat and the Department of Business and Labour of the Generalitat, following standard protocols for fatal workplace accidents.
This incident follows a concerning trend in Catalonia, where 85 people died in work-related accidents during 2025. This figure represents a 27% increase compared to the previous year and the highest mortality rate since 2009.