Serious traffic accident on S6: rescue helicopter in action!

Serious traffic accident on S6: rescue helicopter in action!

On the morning of February 17, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Semmeringing Schnellstraße S6 near Gloggnitz in the direction of Seebenstein. According to initial information, a car that came back on the second lane, but against the direction of travel, there was a rollover of a car that came back on the second lane. The handlebar in the vehicle was injured after a quick use of the rescue helicopter, which was called for primary care and transported to the hospital, such as fireworld.at reported.

rescue measures and traffic disruptions

The landing of the emergency helicopter required a short-term lock of the road for rescue and fire departments. The Gloggnitz fire brigade was on site and secured the scene of the accident while ASFINAG supported the clean -up work with a sweeper. Thanks to the coordination between various emergency services, the traffic at the scene of the accident was able to effectively divide, but there were still delays, such as nön.at reported.

The Warth motorway police inspection and other rescue workers were also deployed. The accident shows the dangers on the busy streets and the need for faster reaction measures by the rescue workers.