Shock in Mödling: tragic gas leakage calls for a fatality

Shock in Mödling: tragic gas leakage calls for a fatality

Mödling, Österreich - in Mödling, Lower Austria, there was a tragic incident this morning in which a man died and another seriously injured. According to Exxpress.at , the work accident occurred at a daily construction site in the gas network at around 9 a.m. Two men were found out in a construction pit when the emergency services arrived.

The fire brigade, including emergency services from Mödling and Wiener Neudorf, was on site with over 30 members and seven vehicles. The rescuers brought the men out of the construction pit under respiratory protection, but attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful for the late man. The seriously injured colleague was flown to a hospital, while measuring devices were used to determine possible gas concentrations to avert further dangers.

security measures and evacuations

In order to ensure the security of the residents, surrounding houses were temporarily evacuated. A spokesman for the fire brigade emphasized that there is no longer any danger to the population. Wiener Netze GmbH also expressed dismay about the incident and expressed its sympathy for the relatives of the persons concerned. The examinations of the course of the accident have already been initiated to determine the exact causes, such as Kleinezeitung.at

In view of such accidents, quick action is crucial. In the event of a gas accident, it is advisable to contact the fire brigade immediately under emergency number 112 and describe the exact location and the situation. The responsible bodies also recommend informing the local gas supplier or the gas emergency service at an early stage in order to receive help as quickly as possible, as described in sanitaer-express.berlin

The tragedy in Mödling reminds us of the vulnerability when working in the gas area and the importance of security and emergency management. A well -coordinated reaction can save lives in critical moments and help to ward off further dangers for the environment.