Traffic accident on the West Autobahn: fire brigade in action!

Traffic accident on the West Autobahn: fire brigade in action!

On the evening of December 2, 2024, the St. Georgen/Ybbsfelde volunteer fire brigade was alerted to a dramatic traffic accident on the West Autobahn (A1). A van had been raised on a standing truck with full force. The rapid reaction of the emergency services was crucial to quickly secure the accident site and to carry out the rescue of the damaged vehicle. Tragically, a person was injured in this incident and had to transport the rescue workers of the Red Cross to the nearby hospital in Amstetten, as from FireWorld.at reported.

Sankt Georgen am Ybbsfelde, a municipality in the Amstetten district in Lower Austria with around 2,886 inhabitants, was the scene of this incident. The city has a varied landscape and is part of the Mostviertel region, which is known for its picturesque nature and gentle hill. It is important that about 14 percent of the community are forested, which makes the surroundings attractive for both residents and visitors. However, this idyll can also be interrupted by unexpected dangers, as the latest traffic accident shows, so wikipedia .

The fire brigade not only had to rescue the delivery van, but also carried out cleaning work at the scene of the accident in order to ensure security for upcoming road users. This type of emergencies underlines the importance of a well -functioning emergency services and the need to be careful on the streets. The exact circumstances that led to this rear -end collision are currently still unclear and are examined by the responsible authorities.