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Forestry accident in Mauerbach: 68-year-old with broken ribs in the hospital!
A 68-year-old was seriously injured after a branch hit him while pruning trees in Mauerbach. He was flown to hospital with broken ribs.
Forestry accident in Mauerbach: 68-year-old with broken ribs in the hospital!
On Saturday morning there was a serious forestry accident in a forest near Mauerbach when a 68-year-old man was hit by a falling branch while pruning trees. The incident happened just before 11 a.m. Despite the injury, the man initially continued to work, but the pain eventually became unbearable. An emergency medical helicopter then transported him to Tulln University Hospital, where he was diagnosed with two broken ribs. According to police, he was hospitalized for further observation NÖN.at reported.
The Mauerbach, Steinbach and Wilfersdorf volunteer fire departments were on duty and rushed to the scene of the accident. Deputy Commander Lukas Bauer informed that the road was closed to ensure a safe landing of the emergency helicopter. The rapid and efficient response of the emergency services ensured that the injured person could receive medical care as quickly as possible, as can be seen from further details NÖN.at emerges.