Medical emergency at the wheel: 63-year-old loses control in Carinthia

Medical emergency at the wheel: 63-year-old loses control in Carinthia

Feldkirchen, Österreich - On March 29, 2025, Carinthia, Carinthia, occurred a unfortunate incident when a 63-year-old man suffered a medical emergency while driving. According to 5min.at , the driver lost control of his vehicle, fell on the opposite lane and collided frontally with a parked car. The police reported that the man had previously caused a rear -end collision, in which a fence was badly damaged. Fortunately, the driver only suffered minor injuries and was then brought to the Klagenfurt Clinic with the emergency services.

Such incidents are reminiscent of a similar incident that occurred on February 22, 2023 on the Friesacher federal road in the St. Veit district on the Glan. A 61-year-old man from Styria also experienced a medical emergency and lost consciousness while he was at the wheel. His 18-year-old son reacted quickly, reached into the steering wheel and steered the vehicle to the right over a slope onto a side street. In order to reduce the speed of about 100 km/h, the son pulled his father's foot from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle finally came to a standstill after about 100 meters, and both men remained unharmed. The driver was also brought to the Klagenfurt Clinic, as reported.

importance of emergency provision

The experiences of these two incidents illustrate the need for a comprehensive preparation for medical emergencies, especially for employees who sit at the tax of company vehicles or work in the field. According to bg-verkehr.de , all employees should be informed about emergencies that could affect them. Regular emergency and evacuation exercises are necessary to guarantee responsiveness in an emergency.

In addition, it is important that employers ensure that the number of first aiders in a company is sufficient and they are trained accordingly. First aid material should be made available in easily accessible locations, and regular control as well as refreshing this material and training is crucial. The documentation of every first aid performance must also be ensured and kept at least five years.

The two incidents make anxhi: MM also clear that the right emergency provision can not only protect the life of those affected, but can also prevent other potential disasters.

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