Truck accident in Obdach: Fire brigade saves tractors after four hours of operation!
On February 12, 2025, the Obdach fire department rescued two tractors from a truck accident and secured the accident site.
Truck accident in Obdach: Fire brigade saves tractors after four hours of operation!
On February 12, 2025, there was a dramatic truck accident on the B78 in Obdach, Styria. A truck loaded with two tractors left the road for unknown reasons and ended up in a ditch. 20 firefighters from the Obdach fire department responded immediately, supported by the police and the Red Cross. Under the direction of OBM Patrick Peschel, the accident site was secured, double fire protection was set up and the recovery of the vehicles was coordinated, meaning that the road was reopened within four hours. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries meinkreis.at reported.
The fire brigade was deployed with four vehicles and had the difficult task of recovering the tractors and the truck. The complex rescue work required precise coordination with the recovery and agricultural engineering company. In addition to the fire brigade, two police vehicles were also on site to regulate traffic and ensure safety during the operation. The incident reflects the challenges that arise in such accidents and the importance of cooperation between different emergency services, such as fireworld.at highlights.