Fatal tractor accident in Schwarzenbach: 70-year-old died

Fatal tractor accident in Schwarzenbach: 70-year-old died

accident dangers in the country can often be underestimated, as a tragic incident in Schwarzenbach shows. A 70-year-old farmer killed on Tuesday while he was traveling with his tractor. The incident occurred in a steep slope in the Wiener Neustadt district when the tractor went unexpectedly and started a dangerous journey over a steeply sloping area.

The alarm of the fire brigades Schwarzenbach and Hochwolkersdorf took place on Tuesday evening after witnesses discovered the accident. The tractor had strayed from a narrow curve on the state road and rolled almost 80 meters before it came to a halt on a sloping meadow. The impact against a tree was so violent that the farmer suffered the most serious injuries.

rescue measures on site

The State Police Directorate Lower Austria reported that despite the immediately initiated resuscitation measures and emergency medical care by the team of the ÖAMTC rescue helicopter Christophorus 3 , the man could not be saved. Unfortunately, he died at the scene of the accident, which underlines the drama of the situation. The exact course of the accident remains unclear and the investigation continues.

This incident throws a light on the dangers that exist with tractors when driving on rural roads. Farmers are not only responsible for their vehicles, but also for the conditions on the streets, which are often not optimal. In another report by Kurier.at is highlighted and offers further information about further information about The still ongoing investigations. This kind of accidents reminds us of how important security is in the agricultural sector.