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Horror attack in Bad Vöslau: male duo sprays acid in the face!
On October 3, 2025, a bus driver in Bad Vöslau was the victim of an acid attack by two men during his break.
Horror attack in Bad Vöslau: male duo sprays acid in the face!
On October 3, 2025, around 8:15 p.m., a 47-year-old bus driver was the victim of a brutal attack at Bad Vöslau train station. Two men threw acid in his face during his break from work, causing serious injuries. The incident followed a verbal altercation and paints a worrying picture of violence and aggression in public spaces. After initial care at the Baden State Hospital, the injured person was transferred to the Vienna General Hospital for further treatment.
In the first phase of the attack, the attackers moved away from the scene, but returned a short time later to expand the attack. This illustrates an extremely dangerous conflict situation that has a major impact not only on the life of the bus driver, but also on the public's sense of security. On October 6th, a 40-year-old man from the Baden district was arrested as the suspected perpetrator. The arrested man was taken to the prison on the instructions of the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office.
Search for second suspect
The identity of the second suspect, a 39-year-old man from the Baden district, is known to the authorities. Investigators suspect that this Turkish citizen may have already fled to his home country. A search using a European Arrest Warrant was launched to catch the second perpetrator. Such incidents highlight the challenges police face when solving crimes of aggression.
Contextualization through current economic developments
These shocking events occur in a tense social climate, which is also influenced by the current economic situation. In 2025 the job market has been described as “no hire, no fire”. This situation means that job seekers have little opportunity, while employees enjoy increased job security. The extremely fragile labor market conditions are being compounded by a wave of mass layoffs at major companies such as Amazon and UPS, signaling that economic changes are coming.
Amazon recently announced 14,000 job cuts due to a shift toward artificial intelligence. UPS also announced a reduction of 48,000 employees. These economic developments create an environment of uncertainty and stress that can contribute to interpersonal conflicts, such as the attack on the bus driver. Increasing unemployment and uncertain prospects are making the situation worse for many people.
The current occurrence of violence in everyday life is therefore linked to a broader social trend characterized by economic uncertainty and social tensions. The challenge for society will be to ensure both safety in public spaces and to improve economic conditions.