Tractor accident in Lengau: farmer seriously injured in collision!

Tractor accident in Lengau: farmer seriously injured in collision!

On the evening of May 22, 2025, a serious tractor accident occurred in Lengau, Eferding district, Upper Austria. A 28-year-old farmer was traveling from St. Thomas in the direction of Limberg at 7.30 p.m. when he got off the road to the right for reasons that have so far been unexplained. The tractor collided head-on with a concrete water passage of a field access, whereby considerable damage to property occurred: parts of the front axle and the engine block were torn out and the tractor tipped over to the right side. However, the farmer was able to free himself from the driver's cab and received first aid from the emergency doctor on site before he was admitted to the Wels Clinic. This reports [5min] (https://www.5min.at/5202505230652/traktor-kracht- against Wasser through

accidents with agricultural vehicles are common and often fatal. Another serious incident recently occurred in Putzleinsdorf, where a 44-year-old farmer who was traveling with a manure walk over over tipped over in steep terrain. The man was caught in the cab and died at the scene of the accident despite attempts to rescue. His family, who could not reach him by phone, found him when they drove to the meadow. The tragic incident received great attention because the deceased in the community was very well known and played an important role in the community. The emotional burdens for the emergency services were high because many knew the deceased personally, as the commander of the Niederkappel fire brigade reported. Details provides [Nachrichten.at] (https://www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/wirtwirt-start-starb-bbeit-traktor accident ;art4,4035415).

high number of accidents in agriculture

These accidents are part of an alarming statistics from agriculture, which records a total of over 13,000 accidents annually. The largest source of danger is animal husbandry, which is responsible for over 23 percent of all accidents, especially in dealing with big cattle. In addition, horticulture and landscape maintenance work as well as the handling of machines and vehicles contribute significantly to accident statistics. Most deaths occurred in the areas of forestry work and crop construction. These numbers not only illustrate the risks associated with agricultural activities, but also the need for preventive measures to improve security on the companies. This information comes from agrarheute.com.

The increasing number of accidents in agriculture require a rethink in relation to security and prevention. The tragic incidents of the past few days make this clear once and show how important it is to constantly monitor and improve both the mechanics of the vehicles and the conditions of the work.