Semi-trailer truck overturns: Fire brigade on duty on Höhenstraße!

Semi-trailer truck overturns: Fire brigade on duty on Höhenstraße!

On January 13, 2025, there was a dramatic traffic accident on Höhenstraße in Pölstal, Styria. A semi-trailer truck overturned for an unknown reason, bringing traffic to a standstill. Fortunately, the driver was able to escape from the cab on his own and was immediately looked after by emergency services until the emergency services arrived. The Oberzeiring and Judenburg fire departments went to the scene of the accident around 9 a.m. to initiate initial measures fireworld.at reported.

Emergency services react quickly

The fire department immediately initiated safety measures to secure the scene of the accident. This also included precautionary fire protection in order to minimize possible dangers caused by leaking operating materials. These measures were necessary to prevent environmental damage because the resources were tied up and secured. The recovery of the truck lasted until the evening hours, with the emergency services able to complete it around 6 p.m. The road was then reopened to traffic as well steiermark.ORF.at reported.

There were numerous emergency services on site, including the fire departments from Oberzeiring and Judenburg, the police and the Red Cross. Thanks to their quick and effective response, something worse was prevented. The exact circumstances that led to this accident are currently unclear, requiring investigation by the relevant authorities.