Shock accident in military exercise: 19-year-old seriously injured!

Shock accident in military exercise: 19-year-old seriously injured!

On Friday morning, May 2, 2025, a serious accident occurred on the Allentsteig military training area. A 22-year-old Swiss soldier ran over the vehicle of a 19-year-old driver when he wanted to cross the L75 on a tank road. The collision caused both vehicles to be thrown off the street and lay on the side. The young woman was seriously injured and had to be flown to the hospital with an emergency helicopter. Emergency services released them from the vehicle, while the soldier was removed after the first aid by the Bundesheer.

The accident occurred as part of the international exercise "Trias25", in which a total of 950 Swiss, 150 Germans and 200 Austrian soldiers take part. This exercise should last until May 9th and was not free of incidents. Already on Wednesday, two Swiss soldiers had to be brought to the hospital with suspicion of flue gas poisoning after trying to extinguish a forest fire in the area. In addition, a 19-year-old soldier was recorded by a armored wheel vehicle on Tuesday, while he was slept in a sleeping bag.

security concerns during military exercises

The incidents raise questions about security during military exercises. While military exercise scenarios in many countries, such as the United States, also include the representation of the civilian population, the Russian military does not use them to do so. For example, rbtH.com that the Russian army directs its focus on the armed forces and that no civilians as extras integrated into the exercises. This is considered cost -saving and pragmatic.

military exercises have a long tradition in Russia that goes back to the tsar. The first major exercise with air forces was already carried out in the 1930s. Military exercises are not only important for security and defense, but often also coordinated with political state visits to demonstrate strength and control.

Despite the serious incidents on "Trias25", the focus remains on the military skills and the behavior of the soldiers and not on the civilian population. While the exercises simulate both training and the emergency, the recent events show how dangerous such operations can be. The military will continue to be required to ensure clear security standards to protect the safety of everyone involved.