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Tractor accident in Pichl: Driver struggles home injured
After a serious tractor accident in Pichl near Wels on August 13, 2025, the injured driver was able to free himself and come home.
Tractor accident in Pichl: Driver struggles home injured
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, a serious tractor accident occurred in Pichl near Wels, Wels-Land district, which initially went unnoticed. The scene of the accident, a forest on the Irrachhöhe, was only visited in the evening by relatives of a missing man. At around 9:00 p.m. they discovered the accident tractor, which had fallen from a forest path over the edge of the terrain and came to a stop hanging between trees. The tractor was badly damaged and several large branches had fallen on it.
Despite his injuries, the driver was able to free himself and dragged himself home. The alerted fire department used the operational term “rescue people” to initiate the search for people. She secured the scene of the accident on site. Finally, the injured man was treated by the rescue team and an emergency doctor at a nearby farm. The incident highlights the dangers lurking in the agricultural sector.
The dangers in agriculture
Agriculture is known for a high accident rate. In the area of animal husbandry alone, over 13,000 accidents were recorded, which accounts for more than 23 percent of all accidents recorded. Dealing with large livestock, especially cattle, is particularly dangerous. In 2021, there were seven deaths and 4,700 accidents due to direct animal contact. In addition, gardening and landscaping work causes around 20 percent of accidents. Maintenance of machinery, equipment and vehicles as well as general work are also common causes of accidents in the agricultural sector.
Most deaths – over 20 percent – occurred in the forestry and crop production sectors. These statistics highlight the challenges and dangers that exist in agriculture and underscore the need for safety measures.
The accident in Pichl near Wels is a tragic example of how quickly serious incidents can occur in agriculture. Authorities face the challenge of both taking preventive measures and providing timely support to affected farmers.
For more information about the dangers in agriculture, see reports from Fireworld and Agricultural today.