Truck accident in Wels: driver and child injured in the event of crash

Truck accident in Wels: driver and child injured in the event of crash

In the late afternoon of October 2, 2024, around 5:20 p.m. there was a serious accident in the Wels-Puchberg building rubber landfill. A fully loaded truck crashed over a landfill and stayed on the roof. The driver, a 52-year-old man from the Linz-Land district, got into a dangerous Situation and was partially trapped under the vehicle. Fortunately, his work colleagues were able to free him before the fire brigade arrived.

The police reported that there was also a twelve -year -old boy in the truck cab. This was able to free itself from the vehicle. The boy's injuries were classified as easy, while the driver's condition was described as indefinite. Both had to be transported to the Wels Clinic after the first treatment by the emergency doctor in order to obtain further medical care.

The accident situation

The truck had come on the unpaved edge of the path and then slipped on the side. This caused him to fall through the embankment. The exact circumstances that led to this accident are currently still the subject of the investigation. These types of incidents underline the need for safety precautions in such work areas where heavy machines are used.

The accident not only affected the people involved, but could also pay attention to the general security measures in building rubble landers. There is also the possibility that further examinations about the conditions will be initiated in such areas in order to avoid similar incidents in the future.

The fire brigade and rescue workers were quickly at the scene and provide first aid. In the local community, the incident raised questions about the safety of construction work and the use of truck in such areas. The police encourage eyewitnesses to report further information, since any details could contribute to clarifying the incident. For further information about this incident, see the reporting on www.wt1.at .