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Drama in Langenwang: Injured forestry worker rescued by helicopter!
Forestry accident in Langenwang: On September 17, 2025, an injured person was rescued by helicopter. Emergency services on site cooperated closely.
Drama in Langenwang: Injured forestry worker rescued by helicopter!
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, a forestry accident occurred in Langenwang, Styria, which triggered the alarm from the Langenwang Volunteer Fire Department at 9:02 a.m. Immediately after the siren sounded, the emergency services set off to the scene of the accident, although access was made difficult due to unclear location information. Over seven fire brigades were on site, including five emergency services from HLF 3 and two from MTFA, supported by mountain rescue, the Red Cross and the police to deal with the situation. Everyone contributed to the quick and safe rescue, as Fireworld reports.
The injured person was finally rescued with the help of an ÖAMTC rescue helicopter, which rescued the person with a rope and took him to hospital. These bitter incidents are a reminder of the dangers that are omnipresent in the forestry sector.
Challenges in accident rescue
The cooperation between the various emergency services was crucial in order to be able to act quickly and ensure the safety of everyone involved. According to 5min.at, this was also an example of the challenging conditions under which these rescue teams often have to operate. The lack of clarity about the exact location posed a significant obstacle, but one that was overcome.
Unfortunately, such accidents in forestry are not isolated cases. Accident statistics show that a worrying number of incidents have been recorded in recent years. Since 1999, the KWF has observed that the number of accidents in the forestry industry in Germany is showing a clear trend and that better accident prevention must be ensured. There are clear definitions that ensure the standardization of accident statistics, although the differences in terms and key figures between countries are particularly problematic, as KWF explains.
Accidents in forestry
The causes of accidents in this industry are diverse. A significant proportion of injuries occur when felling trees or other work in the forest. Tripping and falling accidents are also frequently recorded. The types of injuries vary from bruises and bruises to more serious injuries such as broken bones. The accident frequency is analyzed in detail in absolute numbers and percentage distributions in order to identify long-term potential for improvement.
The events in Langenwang are an impressive example of how important the continuous training and preparation of emergency services is in order to minimize accidents in similar situations and to sustainably increase safety in the forestry sector.