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Respect for volunteers: Mass carambolage shocked Styria!
On August 17, 2025, a truck accident on the A2 at Laßnitzhöhe led to a mass carambolage with 33 vehicles and several injuries. Volunteers and emergency services were used for hours, while firefighter Patric Neumeister pleads for more respect for volunteers.
Respect for volunteers: Mass carambolage shocked Styria!
On August 17, 2025, a considerable mass carambolage occurred on the A2 near Laßnitzhöhe, Styria, in which 33 vehicles were involved. A truck lost over a distance of 400 meters of fuel, which turned the road into a dangerous slide. The consequences of the incident were serious: several people were injured and numerous emergency services from the police, emergency services and volunteers were used for hours to provide those affected and to secure the scene of the accident.
Firefighter Patric Neumeister reacted to public criticism of the emergency services with a video that had become viral on Facebook. In this video, which recorded over 670,000 views by August 24, 2025, he expressed his displeasure about the insults that some people directed against the volunteers. Many ends of the congestion had complained about the long waiting time and the lack of drinks. Neumeister urged to appeal to more respect and appreciation for volunteer work in Austria.
Appreciation for volunteers
In his video, Neumeister also made it clear that the rapid use of the rescue workers in Austria - usually within 10 to 15 minutes - is by no means a matter of course. In other countries, waiting for the emergency services can take up to 60 minutes. This indicates the high quality of the Austrian emergency services, which are also requested internationally for disasters such as floods, earthquakes or forest fires.
The response to Neumeister Appeal shows urgency to appreciate volunteering. These volunteers are a supporting pillar of the emergency services and population protection. In today's world, in which disaster protection is becoming increasingly important, committed citizens are in demand.
Voluntary commitment as a key
The commitment in this area includes a wide range of tasks, including the care of major events in the medical service and medical care for injuries. Working in special teams - for example with bicycles or drones - as well as humanitarian emergency aid abroad are also central aspects of voluntary work. The people who volunteer should bring openness and empathy and be ready to take part in training and further education.
The importance of volunteering in population protection and rescue aid is also evident in the numerous initiatives that are successfully implemented in many cities such as Berlin, Hamburg or Munich. Volunteers work here in various social areas to help people in need.
In summary, it can be said that the mass carambolage on the A2 is a sobering example of the challenges in road traffic. It is also an urgent call to give those who work free of charge for the security and well -being of others, the recognition and respect they deserve. As Patric Neumeister emphasizes as part of his appeal, more appreciation for volunteers is needed to promote a solidarity and supportive society.
For more information about the voluntary commitment to the emergency services and population protection, visit the pages of the Johanniter and the 5min as well as the Small newspaper.