Amstetten: Emergency braking on level crossing prevents worse

Amstetten: Emergency braking on level crossing prevents worse

In the early morning hours of Thursday there was a dramatic incident in Amstetten, which may have prevented a large disaster. Shortly after 5 a.m., a driver was surprised by the circumstances at a level crossing, which led to the fact that he came to a standstill with his vehicle on the tracks. The reason for stopping remains unclear, but the car was stuck in the gravel bed. A dangerous situation that could only be averted by quick action.

The spring from Waidhofen/Ybbs had enough time to initiate an emergency braking. Despite the difficult weather conditions and the violent snow driven, the locomotive managed to stop in time and to bring the train set to a standstill before the car stopped. This quick reaction was crucial to prevent worse things.

rescue worker in use

After the danger was banned, the fire brigade Ulmerfeld-Hausmening had to clear the way to recover the car. However, there was an additional hurdle: beforehand, the operations manager of the ÖBB had to earth the rail section to avoid a current rollover that could have been life -threatening for the forces used. The evacuation of the passengers of the train went smoothly; They were brought to the nearest ÖBB stop Ulmerfeld-Hausmening by bus.

The car was finally recovered with a fire brigade crane. Fortunately, there were no injuries to complain, and the railway line was closed for about an hour and a half while the situation was adjusted. The incident illustrates the importance of fast and prudent action in critical moments and the coordination between the various rescue workers.

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