Soldier rolls over in all -time tabler - seriously injured!

Von WOM

A serious incident occurred today at the Allentsteig in Lower Austria's military training area when a 19-year-old soldier of the Swiss army was overwhelmed by a wheel armor. The young man was housed in a sleeping bag when the accident passed. He suffered serious injuries, especially on his right leg, and was forced to be flown immediately to the University Hospital St. Pölten, such as [5min.at] (https://www.5min.at/5202504301027/UNDRAUS-BEI-UBEN-IN-ALLAT-ILAT-ILAT-LAF-von- Panzer-uberrollt/) reported.

The accident happened as part of the multinational military exercise "Trias25", which has been taking place since April 14, 2025 and continues until May 9, 2025. Up to 950 Swiss, 150 Germans and 200 Austrian soldiers take part in this exercise, whereby combat and protective armor, off-road vehicles and drones are used. The driver of the wheel armor, a 26-year-old comrade of the injured soldier, obviously did not exercise the necessary caution when driving over the sleeping soldier, which is now investigating the military judiciary of the Federal Defense (VBS).

planned reactions and visit to the minister

In view of the severity of the incident, the injured soldier is returned to Switzerland as soon as possible in order to obtain the necessary medical care. His condition is currently being stabilized. The accident raises questions about the security and processes during the exercise, especially with regard to the upcoming visit by Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and her Swiss counterpart Martin Pfister on May 1, 2025. Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/19633721/vor-minminminzucht-wehter-bei-militaereuert-in-niederöesterreich) reported.

context and security questions

The incident in the Allsteig military training area raises wider security questions that are examined by various institutions. The DGAP Center for Safety and Defense deals intensively with security and defense policy and analyzes military skills and arms cooperation. Research issues in this area are also civil crisis management as well as the risks and challenges that become visible in multinational exercises such as "Trias25".

The tragic events offer the possibility to question compliance with security standards during such exercises. With the use of international troops and modern military technology, it is essential to take the highest safety precautions to prevent such incidents

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OrtTruppenübungsplatz Allentsteig, Niederösterreich, Österreich
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