Carrier accident in Carinthia: Horses grind occupants 40 meters away!

Carrier accident in Carinthia: Horses grind occupants 40 meters away!

Reichenau, Österreich - A serious carriage accident occurred on July 9, 2025 in Reichenau, Carinthia. At around 8:35 p.m., a 48-year-old man from the Feldkirchen district steered a carriage that was covered with two Noriker horses. In the carriage there were two women aged 20 and 27, also from the Feldkirchen district. During the journey, the carriage tipped over the front axle when turning around and was subsequently pulled the way along the horses about 30 to 40 meters. All three occupants suffered injuries of an indefinite degree.

The 27-year-old woman had to be taken to the nearest hospital after the first aid with the rescue helicopter RK1, while the other two injuries were transported to the Spittal/Drau Hospital, how were the rescue. 5min.at reports.

further carriage accidents in Austria

In addition, the horses that were involved in the accident were about 1.5 kilometers away without leading until they crashed into a tree and tipped over. Despite this danger, the animals could be captured, according to [Nachrichten.at] (https://www.nachrichten.at/oberoesterreich/grossvater-und-kel-bei-kutschenunfall-in-fornach-wehr ;art4,4048065).

safety concerns in equestrian sport

The series of accidents also raises major questions about safety in horse keeping and in equestrian sport. A report by the German Animal Welfare Association shows that accidents often occur in racing. In 2022, six horses lost their lives at gallop races, and numerous other animals showed injuries or suffered from health problems. Animal rights activists criticize the dangers that are exposed to young horses in racing, and demand stricter security measures, including a ban on lash use in horse races.

In Switzerland, such a ban has already been passed. In the meantime, the German gallop stays in its use of whip, even if they have been subject to strict regulations since 2023. According to horse.de, a maximum of three strokes can be used in a race, which applies to two-year-old horses in even more strict form. However, accidents and deaths are a recurring topic, and the animal welfare association urges more comprehensive measures to improve the safety of these animals.