Shock in Bad Salzuflen: man injured after the lawnmower accident!

Shock in Bad Salzuflen: man injured after the lawnmower accident!

On Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2024, a serious accident occurred in the Bad Salzuflen district of Wüsten. Around 3 p.m. there was an incident on Pillenbrucher Straße that was difficult for a 78-year-old man from the region. The senior slid on a slope on a private property when mowing his lawn and tipped over with his ride-on lawn mower.

The man was caught under his vehicle in the ditch, and at first it seemed that nobody had observed the accident. But through calls for help and smoke developments, some passers -by became aware of the situation. These did not hesitate long and immediately provided first aid. Together with the emergency services, they managed to free the injured man.

rescue measures and investigations

After the quick liberation, the injured person was immediately brought to a clinic, where he received further medical care. Due to the severity of the injuries, his state of health is currently uncertain. In the meantime, the responsible criminal commissioner 1 has started the investigation into the exact course of the accident. It is important to clarify exactly how this unfortunate incident could occur, especially since there were no witnesses who would have observed the situation directly.

The investigators therefore ask for information from possible witnesses who can contribute to clarifying the accident. Information can be reported on 05231 6090. It remains to be seen which further details are being promoted and whether any security measures for the use of ride -on mowers on private property are necessary.

For those affected and residents in Bad Salzuflen, this incident is a warning memory of the caution that is required when using such devices. The combination of old and potential sources of danger such as hanging can have serious consequences. It is therefore advisable to be particularly attentive when working outdoors and to consider conditions that could increase your own security risk.

How exactly this incident came about and what further information can still be clarified will be dependent on the police and also hopes for the help of the population to fill the collection point for clues. The focus is now on observing the health of the affected man and evaluating potential security precautions.