Police have confirmed that the discovery of a man’s body at a waste treatment facility in Barcelona’s Zona Franca was the result of an accidental death. The Mossos d’Esquadra investigation unit in Sants-Montjuïc launched an immediate inquiry.
An employee raised the alarm on Tuesday, 3 February, around 2:30 pm after finding the body. Consequently, officers secured the scene and began their investigation.
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According to police sources cited by local media, a forensic autopsy has since been completed. The examination determined there were no signs of criminality or foul play. Therefore, authorities concluded the man died as the result of an accident.
Accidental death at Barcelona waste plant: a recurring issue
Authorities noted this is not an isolated occurrence in the region’s waste management sector. Meanwhile, police sources recalled a similar tragedy in April 2025. In that instance, another man’s body was discovered on a conveyor belt at the Ecoparc recycling plant in Sant Adrià de Besòs.
Investigators determined the deceased had accidentally fallen into a refuse container before being transported to the facility. This pattern highlights ongoing safety concerns within the sector.
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