Heavy forest accident in Rohrbach: 61-year-old from tree trunk trapped

Heavy forest accident in Rohrbach: 61-year-old from tree trunk trapped

In the early afternoon of November 4, there was a serious accident in a forest near Rohrbach an der Gölsen in the Lilienfeld district. A 61-year-old man was there during his forest work when a heavy tree trunk suddenly loosened and fell on him. This unusual and dangerous situation happened around 2:30 p.m. when the man was just trying to pull out a tree trunk with his tractor.

The tree trunk rolled up uncontrollably towards it and caught him, which was heavily trapped. Despite the extreme situation, the man was able to communicate his neighbors, who immediately alerted the rescue workers.

rescue measures and medical care

The quick reaction of the neighbors and the rescue workers was crucial. After the man was freed from his predicament, he was flown to the University Hospital St. Pölten with a rescue helicopter, Christophorus 3. There, the first information reports, he immediately received the necessary medical care to treat his serious injuries.

It was a challenging commitment for the emergency services, since such accidents in forestry can occur more often for winter when the work is intensified. Such incidents remind you of how important it is to observe security precautions and have the necessary knowledge of dealing with heavy equipment and dealing with the forest. Situations like this can happen in a fraction of a second, and they teach us to always take care.

Further Details on the incident and the medical situation of the man are currently sparse and are still being observed. For more information about this tragic event and the development of his recovery, Click here for the report on www.fireworld.at .