Forstart workers injured: Rootstock rolls over leg - now in the hospital!

Forstart workers injured: Rootstock rolls over leg - now in the hospital!

In the Schärding district, a serious accident occurred on Wednesday during forest work. A 69-year-old man was injured by a rolling rootstock around 1:45 p.m. The incident happened after falling a tree. While he wanted to withdraw from the danger area, the rootstock suddenly loosened and hit it in the leg area. Despite the injury, the man was able to drive home independently and alert the rescue workers, as the Volksblatt reported.

The emergency care at the scene of the accident was promptly initiated. The seriously injured forest worker was then transported to the nearest hospital with the rescue helicopter "Europa 3", which speaks for the rapid action of the rescue workers. In a similar tragedy before, another forest worker was also carried away by a tree and was killed, as reported on orf.at . These tragic incidents throw a light on the dangers associated with forestry work and the necessary awareness of security measures in these professions.