Worker dies after being crushed by 'telescopic urinal' in central London

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A worker crushed by a ‘telescopic urinal’ in central London has died from his injuries, police have said. The man’s next of kin have been informed.

The man died after being crushed by a 'telescopic urinal'.A worker has died after being crushed in a "telescopic urinal" in central London.

Police said they were called at 1.10pm today to reports of a seriously injured man at the scene. They later issued an update saying tragically the man had died. His next of kin have been informed. The victim sustained crush injuries while working on the ‘telescopic urinal’ at the location, the Met police said.

 

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So sad but what’s a telescopic urinal

A telescopic urinal ? Who came up with genius idea. Bad enough when the doors open on the auto controlled ones. Yes I know he was working below it not in it but still, worrying. Why does everything have to be automated?

Tragic. May he rest in peace 💔

Very sad news ⚘

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