71-year-old in Tyrol: After a fall for 13 hours under motorcycle!

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A 71-year-old motorcyclist in Tyrol suffered serious injuries after a fall and was saved 13 hours later.

Ein 71-jähriger Motorradfahrer in Tirol erlitt nach einem Sturz schwere Verletzungen und wurde 13 Stunden später gerettet.
A 71-year-old motorcyclist in Tyrol suffered serious injuries after a fall and was saved 13 hours later.

71-year-old in Tyrol: After a fall for 13 hours under motorcycle!

A serious motorcycle accident occurred on August 13, 2025 in the municipality of Kirchdorf in Tyrol. The 71-year-old injured was traveling towards Eggenalm on a forest path towards Eggenalm the evening before at 9:00 p.m. As reported fireworld.at, the man kept on the right side of the path, lost his balance and plunged with an heel with a heel of about five meters. He came to lie between the trees and his right foot was trapped under the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist remained trapped for a whole night before he was able to prepare himself towards the path. Fortunately, an e-biker heard his calls for help and found him what a rescue chain started. The emergency services were alerted at 10:01 a.m. Before the police arrived, rescue workers and an emergency doctor had already provided first aid. The man suffered a serious injury to the right ankle, injuries on the left elbow as well as multiple bruises and abrasions, such as Sn.at.

First aid and rescue

The accident site requires quick action. First aid can be crucial, especially in motorcycle accidents. According to the guidelines of the ADAC, the first aider should first check whether the accident victim reacts to address. A good rescue training can also enable lay people to act properly in an emergency without making themselves punishable.

The 71-year-old was brought to the shock room of the BKH St. Johann in Tyrol after his salvage, where he had to be operated on. An alkomatt test was not carried out as part of the medical emergency measures.

This incident has underlined the importance of careful driving and the need for first aid. Motorcyclists are often in dangerous situations, and a quick reaction can decide on life and death.