Serious traffic accident on S6: rescue helicopter in action!
On February 17, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the S6 near Gloggnitz. A driver driving alone was injured in a rollover and taken to hospital. The use of a rescue helicopter and fire brigade required the road to be closed for a short time.
Serious traffic accident on S6: rescue helicopter in action!
On the morning of February 17, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Semmering expressway S6 near Gloggnitz in the direction of Seebenstein. According to initial information, a car rolled over for unknown reasons and came to a stop in the second lane, but in the opposite direction of travel. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, was injured and transported to hospital after a rapid deployment of the rescue helicopter, which was called in to provide first aid fireworld.at reported.
Rescue measures and traffic disruptions
The landing of the emergency helicopter required the roadway to be closed for a short time for rescue and fire services. The Gloggnitz fire department was on site and secured the accident site, while ASFINAG supported the clean-up work with a sweeper. Thanks to the coordination between various emergency services, traffic at the scene of the accident was effectively redirected, but there were still delays NÖN.at reported.
In addition to the Ternitz Workers' Samaritan Association, the Warth motorway police station and other rescue workers were also on duty. The accident shows the dangers on busy roads and the need for quick response measures from emergency services.