Tank train accident in Weitra: Fire brigades save drivers and prevent environmental disaster!

Tank train accident in Weitra: Fire brigades save drivers and prevent environmental disaster!

B41 km 13,4, 3910 EICHBERG, Österreich - On March 14, 2025, a dramatic traffic accident occurred in Weitra, Lower Austria, in which a tanker train tipped over. The fire brigade was immediately alerted with a large contingent, including the weirs from Weitra Stadt, St. Martin, our woman, and the pollutant vehicle of the district fire brigade command Gmünd. The driver was able to free himself from the vehicle and was taken to the hospital without serious injuries. During the accident, Diesel left the damaged tank, which was a danger to the environment. Thanks to the rapid and professional intervention of the fire brigade, which was on site with around 70 forces, the leak could be sealed in a manner. The fire brigade immediately set up extensive measures for fire protection to prevent worse things. A mountain company was necessary to recover the truck and the 24,000 liters of diesel fuel, which happened on the night of the accident, such as fireworld.at reported.

further rescue operation in the area

meinbezirk.at reported.