Serious accident in the Brenner-Base tunnel: construction worker injured!

Serious accident in the Brenner-Base tunnel: construction worker injured!

Brenner-Basistunnel, Österreich - A serious accident on one of the most prestigious construction sites, the Brenner-Base tunnel, caused excitement and concern on Wednesday morning. At around 7 a.m., an incident occurred during a routine blast under Siller Berg, in which a construction worker was injured. As Today. The man was immediately cared for by the emergency doctor present and brought to the Innsbruck clinic. An extensive use of the police, fire brigade and emergency services ensured that the situation could be brought under control within an hour and a half.

The construction site of the Brenner Base Tunnel is no unknown when it comes to incidents. Two fatal accidents were reported there last year. A 57-year-old German worker died through a train, and just a few months later a 41-year-old forklift driver lost his life in an accident with a truck. These tragic events throw a shadow on the ambitious project, which is supposed to represent one of the most important connections between Austria and Italy. wdr also reported on the dangers that are always present in such large projects, and underlined the responsibility of the construction management to ensure the safety of workers.