Accident in the skater park: mother and baby injured by a channel cover!

Von WOM

Ein Kanaldeckel wurde in Feldkirch entfernt, was zu einem Unfall mit Verletzungen bei einer Mutter und ihrem Baby führte. Hinweise gesucht.
A channel lid was removed in Feldkirch, which led to an accident with injuries to a mother and baby. Searched for information. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

On June 17, 2025, a unfortunate incident occurred in the skater park in Feldkirch-Oberau, in which a mother and six-month-old son were injured. The accident occurred at around 3:00 p.m. when the two stood next to the skater railway and another child used the train. According to information from Vol.at , the accident was caused by a previously removed channel cover that was removed from a shaft next to the skate system.

The Feldkirch city police found that the canal lid was removed between June 16 at 4:00 p.m. and June 17th at 3:00 p.m. The mother suffered slight injuries to the knees and elbows during the fall, while her son born a little head injury, with a redness on the back of the head. Since the incident raises serious questions about security, the police have asked for indications of suspicious observations in the period mentioned. Citizens are asked to report information on +43 (0) 5522 304-1222.

studies on the security situation

This incident is not only important locally, but also raises questions about general traffic safety. According to bmimi.gv.at , the comprehensive investigation of accidents in Austria is the responsibility of the Federal Security Investigation Center (SUB). This institution was founded as part of the 2005 accident investigation law and has the task of thoroughly analyzing accidents in order to learn from mistakes and avoid repetitions. Such reports make a decisive contribution to improving traffic safety.

In the past, similar incidents have also been documented, which underline the need for a constant review of security measures in public space. In order to give the population an overview, the current security report of 2023 is available, which illuminates developments and measures to improve security in various areas.

The police and the security authorities recommend being attentive and reporting security -relevant defects immediately in order to avoid such accidents in the future.

The incident in Feldkirch-Oberau shows how important it is to constantly monitor public institutions and ensure that they do not represent any dangers for the citizens. The families concerned hope for a quick education and measures that prevent such incidents in the future.

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OrtFeldkirch-Oberau, Österreich
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