The Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for the Saratov Region reported that a 15-year-old male teenager died in the region after unloading bags of fertilizer.
It is reported that the schoolboy was helping his friend while unloading.
The investigative bodies stated on their official Telegram channel: “According to preliminary data, the child was working on August 8, 2024.”
The incident was recorded in the village of Georgievka, Marksovsky district.
After unloading the fertilizers, the schoolboy came home. Soon his health worsened.
The teenager was taken to a medical facility, where doctors tried to provide him with assistance and stabilize his condition.
Despite the efforts of medical workers, the victim died the same day.
Law enforcement officers opened a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 109 of the Criminal Code of Russia.
The article provides for criminal punishment for causing death by negligence.