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Garbage truck accident in Lochau: large-scale operation after gas leak!
On March 21, 2025, there was an accident in Lochau involving a garbage truck that released natural gas. No injuries. Fire brigade in action.
Garbage truck accident in Lochau: large-scale operation after gas leak!
On March 21, 2025, a serious incident involving a garbage truck occurred in Lochau, more precisely in Reutelebach. At around 9:45 a.m., the 31-year-old driver wanted to turn left in his truck and hit a wall and a bollard. This unfortunate collision resulted in damage to the valve of the natural gas fueled tank, causing a significant amount of natural gas to leak. The security authorities reacted immediately: To avert danger, two neighboring houses were evacuated and the access roads were closed fireworld.at reported. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the driver's alcohol test came back negative.
After the Dornbirn fire department, which specializes in hazardous substances, had the situation under control, the evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes. The fire department was on site with several vehicles and a strong force, including the Lochau fire department with 15 emergency services. The damaged truck was also able to be put back into operation after a short-term repair. The log report shows that the rapid response of the emergency services was crucial in minimizing potential dangers.