A trade body has voiced serious concerns regarding safety at BYD’s new electric vehicle battery plant construction site in Szeged, Hungary, following a series of recent worker deaths. The organization reports that the number of fatalities is highly unusual for a project of this nature. Details surrounding the deaths remain limited, but the incidents have prompted questions about safety protocols and working conditions at the site. The trade body is urging a thorough investigation into the causes of the accidents and a review of safety measures. BYD, a major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is investing billions in the plant, which aims to support Europe’s growing demand for electric vehicle batteries. The project is crucial for Hungary’s economic development, but these recent events raise concerns about the human cost of rapid industrial expansion. Further updates are expected as investigations proceed.