Life-threatening test of courage: 18-year-old after the subway accident in Vienna seriously injured

Life-threatening test of courage: 18-year-old after the subway accident in Vienna seriously injured

A serious accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Vienna-Hietzing. Two young people, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old, are in the hospital after a daring campaign with life-threatening injuries. The two young men had illegally driven on the roof of a subway and crashed into a pedestrian overpass.

This risky stunt began around 4:00 p.m. when the group, consisting of two Czechs and two Austrians, climbed onto the roof area of the subway. The Viennese lines reported that when entering the Schönbrunn Station, there was a serious impact. In this incident, a 16-year-old also achieved minor injuries, while another 13-year-old was completely unharmed.

rescue measures and reactions

The professional rescue and the Samaritan association were quickly on site and brought the ancients to two different hospitals. To examine the incident, the police will evaluate the traffic cameras to clarify exactly what happened. Details on the exact course of the accident remain in the dark for the time being, since no information can be presented preventively. According to the Viennese lines, every case of this type is brought to display.

The Viennese lines warn against continuing to carry out such risky actions. A spokeswoman urged that no video or selfie was worth risking his own life. "We appeal to everyone to refrain from such reckless and life -threatening actions," said the spokeswoman.

In addition, the passengers were asked to use the emergency call systems in the subway or on the platforms in the event of a dangerous situation. The distribution of possible videos on social media platforms should also be avoided for preventive reasons.

This tragic incident not only hit those affected, but also temporarily disturbed the subway traffic between Meidling Hauptstraße and Braunschweiggasse. The driver of the subway is currently being served psychologically to deal with the emotional consequences of the accident.