Serious accident on a steep slope: 14-year-old injured while using agricultural equipment!

Serious accident on a steep slope: 14-year-old injured while using agricultural equipment!

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, a serious accident occurred in Eurishofen, near Buchloe, in the evening. A 14-year-old boy, who was driving a farm team, wanted to pick up an empty water barrel from a pasture. While driving, the vehicle slipped on a steep slope, which resulted in the harness tipping over with serious consequences.

The boy was partially trapped in the accident. Thanks to attentive witnesses who immediately made an emergency call, the emergency services were quickly sent to the scene of the accident. This quick reaction was crucial in order to be able to help the injured driver quickly. He suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Augsburg University Hospital in an ADAC rescue helicopter.

Rescue workers and investigations

The Jengen fire department arrived at the scene of the accident with 20 emergency services, supported by an ambulance and an emergency doctor. The helpers immediately began rescuing the trapped driver and providing initial medical care. The Buchloe police station took over the initial investigation to clarify the incident in detail. The Memmingen Criminal Investigation Department (KDD) was also on site to document the circumstances of the accident.

Further investigation of the case to determine the exact causes of the accident is the responsibility of the responsible specialist at the Kaufbeuren criminal police station. It now remains to be seen what insights the experts will gain from their research.

This incident sheds light on the dangers that young drivers face when operating farm equipment. While many tasks in agriculture are taken on by young people, the risks, especially in difficult terrain, should not be underestimated. For more information about this untoward event, those interested can read the report on www.polizei.bayern.de see.