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Two women fall 3 meters into the depths of an alpine hut - tragedy in the Spittal district!
On November 3, 2025, two 62-year-old women fell around 3 meters through a rotten balcony deck in Spittal/Drau.
Two women fall 3 meters into the depths of an alpine hut - tragedy in the Spittal district!
On November 3, 2025, a serious accident occurred in the Spittal an der Drau district when two 62-year-old women from the region had an accident in an alpine hut. At around 2:20 p.m. the two women entered a small wooden balcony, which was accessible via an external wooden staircase. Tragically, the wooden floor collapsed under their weight, causing them to fall approximately three meters. Initial investigations showed that the beams and boards of the balcony were severely rotten due to age, which led to this serious incident.
The women's injuries varied in severity. One of the women suffered back pain and had to be transported to the Spittal/Drau hospital in the RK 1 rescue helicopter. The second woman suffered injuries of an unspecified degree and was taken to the same hospital by the Gmünd rescue service. Both women come from the Spittal an der Drau district and were fortunately able to quickly receive medical help.
Causes of the accident
The investigation into the accident focuses on the structural condition of the alpine hut. Experts warn of the dangers that can arise from dilapidated or poorly maintained wooden structures. Similar accidents occur again and again in the Alpine regions when safety standards are not met. The relevant authorities will closely examine the incident to determine the cause of the balcony floor bursting and to ensure that future accidents are prevented.
In addition to the current incident, it is important to point out the general safety of hikers and visitors within the Alpine regions. Information about safe hiking trails and buildings can be accessed on various platforms. Interested parties can visit websites such as: restaurantji.com inform.
The acute care and rescue measures at the scene of the accident testify to the high level of commitment of the emergency services in the region. Once again it was demonstrated how important it is to act quickly and efficiently in emergencies. The women affected are now receiving medical treatment while the investigation continues.