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Collision on the Danube: Seriously injured after motorboat collision!
On May 31, 2025, two motorboats collided on the Danube near Klosterneuburg. Six injured people were rescued and emergency services were on site.
Collision on the Danube: Seriously injured after motorboat collision!
On Saturday evening there was a dramatic collision between two motorboats on the Danube in Lower Austria, which triggered a large-scale rescue operation. The accident occurred near Korneuburg/Klosterneuburg and, according to reports from Krone.at several people were left in the water who had to be rescued from their predicament.
The emergency call was received by the fire and rescue services shortly after 6 p.m. There were a total of ten people on board the two boats, at least six of whom were injured. Among the injured was a seriously injured passenger who had to be transported away in an emergency helicopter. A child was also reported among the injured, although the child's age and gender are not known Today.at reported.
Rescue operation and injured people
The rapid deployment of the rescue services included, among others, five volunteer fire brigades from the region, divers from the Vienna professional fire brigade as well as water rescue and the Red Cross with several rescue vehicles and an emergency doctor. On the Klosterneuburg side, the ÖAMTC helicopter “Christophorus 9” landed at the taxi ferry to provide care to the seriously injured people as quickly as possible. The Klosterneuburg volunteer fire department took particular care of rescuing people, while the Kritzendorf fire department helped regulate boat and ship traffic.
All in all, the victims were taken to surrounding hospitals, where they are being treated for injuries of an undetermined degree. The firefighters were involved in salvaging the wreckage, which was also part of the operation. An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway, although the exact circumstances that led to the collision are still unclear.
Risks and first aid for water accidents
The incident also raises questions about safety on the water. After all, even a sudden immersion in cold water can cause serious health problems within seconds. How on wehrmed.de As described, the transition from the warm boat into the cold water represents a high risk: in the first 30 minutes without central cooling there is a risk to life due to cardiac arrest and drowning.
The probability of survival depends on various factors, including buoyancy aid and protection from the cold. In such accidents, it is crucial to rescue the injured person from the water as quickly as possible and to provide appropriate first aid. Rescuers must be specially trained and prepared to respond to such emergency scenarios. Caring for the injured requires a dedicated emergency supply chain and resources to minimize the risk of serious consequences.
The tragedy on the Danube on Saturday evening should remind us all of the dangers on the water and encourage us to reconsider boating safety precautions.