Tragic accident death: 84-year-old crashes in Jauchgrube in Leutschach

Tragic accident death: 84-year-old crashes in Jauchgrube in Leutschach

On Wednesday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred in Leutschach (Leibnitz district) that led to the loss of an 84-year-old man. According to the information from krone.at the man lived alone and was busy loading wood on a tractor. During this work, he had to go over a disused jauca pit that was covered with a wooden board.

Unfortunately the wooden board broke under him and he fell into the Jauchtgrube. The man was later found by a relative, but all help came too late. The Leutschach fire brigade Barg the body from the pit, while the police excluded third -party fault. This incident illustrates the dangers that older people are exposed to in their everyday life.

accident risks for seniors

Similar to Leutschach, the security of older people is often at risk in other regions of Austria. Another incident in St. Georgen im Attergau, as reported by ORF OÖ , shows the dangers with which seniors are confronted. There, an older man crashed into a Jauchtgrube on his property. Despite immediate resuscitation attempts, it also had to be recorded.

According to a study, which was published on WohniVerfalt.de , around 90 percent of the accidents in seniors in the home or during leisure activities take place. This happens annually in around 250,000 people in the bathroom, whereby a lack of accessibility is often mentioned as the cause. Smooth floors and the lack of handles are just a few of the risks that can lead to severe falls.

statistics and prevention

The numbers are alarming: According to the study "Health and illness in old age", about a third of the 65 to 79-year-olds, and every second over 80 years is not spared from falls. It is estimated that there are five million falls annually by seniors, with every fifth to tenth fall leads to serious injuries.

six to seven percent of these falls end in breaks, and one or two percent of the cases lead to femural neck. These alarming statistics illustrate why preventive measures are essential for barrier -free living environment. By simple adjustments in the living environment, such as removing stumbling blocks or attaching handles, fall risks can be significantly minimized.

The tragedies in Leutschach and St. Georgen im Attergau are memory of the fact that seniors can save lives with small adjustments in their living space. Advisory services to improve living conditions could play an important role here and should be actively used.