Serious accident on B70: Fire brigade saves the trapped person in Voitsberg

Serious accident on B70: Fire brigade saves the trapped person in Voitsberg

A serious traffic accident occurred on Monday morning, November 25, 2024, on the B70 bypass Voitsberg. Shortly after 6 a.m. there was a collision between two vehicles, which led to an immediate use of the fire brigade and rescue workers.

In the accident, a person was caught in the vehicle and had to be freed from their predicament. In the meantime, the rescue workers went down to business. "The fire brigade supported the rescue workers in the initial supply of the trapped person who was then saved from the vehicle and brought to an ambulance for medical care," said the Voitsberg area fire brigade association.

comprehensive rescue measures

The fire brigades of Krems and Voitsberg were deployed with a total of six vehicles and 26 members. They worked hand in hand with the Red Cross, the police and the street administration to secure the scene of the accident and take fire protection measures. After the accident, the road was thoroughly cleaned to restore traffic safety.

The exact cause of the accident is currently still being determined. After about two hours, the fire brigade was able to restore its operational readiness after the two accident vehicles were removed and secured by the police.

Overall, the incident shows the important cooperation between the various emergency services in order to be able to react quickly and efficiently to such emergencies. For more information about the serious accident, See the current reports on www.5min.at .