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Bus accident in Villach: Injured after spectacular collision!
On December 9, 2024, there was a bus accident in Villach in which several people were injured. The fire brigade and rescue service were on duty.
Bus accident in Villach: Injured after spectacular collision!
A frightening bus accident shook Villach this morning! Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the main fire station and the Völkendorf and Judendorf fire departments were called to a dramatic incident. A public bus, whose driver collided with the fixtures of a roundabout for unknown reasons, then crashed into a bridge railing and a noise barrier on the ÖBB railway line. This unfortunate maneuver resulted in the bus getting stuck on one of the bridge ramps, resulting in an immediate rescue operation, according to HBI Harald Geissler, commander of the Villach main fire station, reported.
Three passengers were able to leave the bus uninjured, but the driver and another person had to be treated in the bus for their injuries, the severity of which was initially unclear, and were then transported to the Villach LKH. The operation was challenging as the requested rescue helicopter could only land nearby, requiring a large-scale diversion of traffic. This situation was made even more complicated because parts of the noise barrier had fallen onto the tracks of the ÖBB line, which meant that the railway had to be closed for a short time. The ÖBB emergency coordinator worked together with the fire department to recover the rubble.
Extensive rescue work
After around four hours of intensive operation, in which around 30 firefighters as well as the Red Cross and the police were supported, the fire brigade managed to safely lift the bus from the bridge and clean the scene. The spilled fuel was also professionally tied up and the severely damaged infrastructure, including the noise barrier and the bridge railing, was assessed. The accident not only resulted in injuries, but also caused significant damage to transport infrastructure, which must be addressed immediately to ensure safety. How Fire Department Villach reported, the Villach fire department always stays up to date with the latest technology in order to respond quickly and efficiently to such emergencies.