Small car accident in Großau: driver freed after dramatic rescue!

Small car accident in Großau: driver freed after dramatic rescue!

On April 17, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in the residential area of ​​Großau, a district of the municipality of Bad Vöslau. According to a report by Fireworld A small car crashed into a parked vehicle, was lifted out and then fell over on its side. The driver of the vehicle suffered injuries of an unspecified degree and was trapped in the vehicle.

The alarm was raised shortly before 1:15 p.m. by the Baden area alarm center, which dispatched the Großau volunteer fire department and the Gainfarn fire department. Fighters for on-site security included a rescue team from the Triestingtal Red Cross and a C3 emergency medical helicopter from Wr. Neustadt and a district rescue operations manager, supported by the Acute Community Nursing (ACN) team from the Leobersdorf base.

Fire department operations

The first FF Großau vehicle arrived at the scene of the accident just a few minutes after the alarm was raised. At the beginning it was assumed that one of the driver's hands was trapped under the overturned car; However, this assumption could not be confirmed. To ensure safety, the vehicle had to be stabilized as the road in this area is uphill. In addition, advancing forces from the FF Großau and FF Gainfarn ensured additional stabilization of the accident vehicle.

In order to free the driver, the vehicle's windshield was removed, working in close consultation with the rescue workers. After this critical rescue operation, the driver was first given medical care at the scene of the accident and then transported to the emergency helicopter in an emergency vehicle. He was then flown to a trauma hospital to receive further medical attention.

After the accident

After successfully freeing the driver, the fire department took over the rescue of the overturned small car. This was put back on the wheels using a cable winch and pulled to the edge of the road. Expiring resources were also tied up immediately to avoid further dangers. Such measures required after an accident clarify the guidelines as set out in the standards of the Volunteer fire department are anchored. Vehicles must be stored ready for use and access to the scene must not be obstructed, which is crucial for an effective and quick rescue.

With regard to the traffic safety situation, appropriate data material is of essential importance. Information about traffic accidents is provided in the Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office collected. This data not only serves to record the causes of accidents, but also as a basis for legislative measures, traffic education and the improvement of road infrastructure.

Accidents like the one in Großau are tragic reminders of the importance of road safety and the constant need for attention in traffic.