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Industrial accident claims a life in Council Bluffs

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September 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Council Bluffs say a man working on an ambulance’s air suspension system died this (Friday) morning, when the wheel well of the vehicle collapsed, trapping the victim beneath the vehicle. Police told the Daily NonPareil the accident happened at 275 Trucking Service at 805 32nd Avenue, at around 9:15-a.m.

The victim was trying to figure out the cause of an air leak in the suspension system, when the accident occurred. His Coworkers called 9-1-1 after finding the man and pulling him from beneath the vehicle.

The mans’ name was being withheld pending notification of family. The accident remains under investigation.