Fortial worker injured: Tree crash in the Spittal district on the Drau!

In the Spittal district on the Drau, a dramatic incident occurred on February 3, 2025, in which a 64-year-old man was seriously injured during forest work. The pensioner was busy with a chainsaw in his own forest parcel at 7:30 a.m. when a stuck spruce tree brought a still stable larch tree to falter. As a result, a branch broke off from the larch tree and hit the man on the head. Despite his protected forest helmet, he was pushed to the ground through the impact of the impact and crashed a few meters in the steep terrain.

as 5min.at , the man was able to stand up after the fall. Two companions who were present helped him by bringing him to a nearby hut by car. The emergency call was removed from there, and the injured person was finally flown to the UKH Klagenfurt with a rescue helicopter, where he was treated for indefinite injuries. The exact severity of his injuries has so far been unclear because the police have not announced any further information.

rescue measures and medical care

The speed of the rescue measures could have been crucial for the condition of the man. In the challenging alpine environment, it was important to act immediately. According to fireworld.at was discontinued promptly that the helpers and the helpers could quickly control the situation. The authorities continue to investigate the circumstances and the security -relevant aspects of these forest work.