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Serious boat accident on the Danube: Six injured in Klosterneuburg!
Accident on the Danube: Two motorboats collide near Klosterneuburg, several people are injured, the causes are being determined.
Serious boat accident on the Danube: Six injured in Klosterneuburg!
On Saturday, a serious accident occurred on the Danube in Klosterneuburg when two motorboats collided for reasons that are still unclear. A total of ten people were on board the two boats, several of which fell into the water during the collision. According to initial estimates, six people were injured and taken to hospital, including two people who were believed to be seriously injured. Details of the incident are currently being investigated by the police, who are also responsible for the cause of the accident. The damaged boats were recovered by the fire department and taken to a safe place, like oe24 reports.
The Klosterneuburg volunteer fire department was on site quickly and was able to quickly pull those in distress out of the water. In addition, numerous other emergency services provided support in securing and regulating boat and ship traffic in the surrounding area. A total of more than 50 firefighters with twelve emergency vehicles and four boats were on duty. Fire brigade teams from Höflein an der Donau, Klosterneuburg-Kierling, Stockerau, Spillern and Langenzersdorf were also involved. The affected people received medical care on both banks of the Danube, where they were then taken to hospitals Courier states.
Cause research and prevention
The exact cause of the accident is currently being investigated in detail. In this context, the Federal Bureau of Maritime Accident Investigation (BSU) is relevant, which records and analyzes all types of maritime accidents worldwide. This authority operates within German territorial waters and aims to determine the causes and circumstances of maritime accidents. The investigations are intended to help prevent future accidents and protect the lives of people at sea. This is not about determining fault or liability, as explained on the BSU website: bsu-bund.de.
This incident highlights the need for safety precautions and clear regulations in boating to prevent such tragic accidents in the future. The first reports of the injured show that the rapid action of the rescue workers was crucial to saving lives and bringing the situation under control.