East Styrian tragedy: man killed by tree during forestry work!

East Styrian tragedy: man killed by tree during forestry work!

A tragic accident at work occurred in Flattendorf, a district in the Hartberg area. A 58-year-old man from Eastern Styria was killed during forestry work by a heavy tree trunk that apparently fell while clearing up storm damage. As the police report, the man was on duty with several helpers when the serious incident occurred. Another helper heard the man's screams and immediately rushed to the rescue, but he could only see the already unconscious victim's legs under the tree trunk. Despite the quick intervention of colleagues who tried to lift the tree trunk with two tractors and three winches, the situation turned out to be extremely difficult as the terrain was steep.

The desperate helpers were finally able to get the man out from under the tree trunk, but the emergency doctor who arrived shortly afterwards only made the sad discovery that the 58-year-old had already died. The relatives of the deceased are currently being cared for by a crisis intervention team, which is offering support during this difficult time. As Today.at reported, the dramatic situation was followed and discussed by numerous users.

The circumstances of the accident raise questions, particularly regarding safety precautions during such work. Loud steiermark.ORF.at Unfortunately, such accidents are not uncommon in forestry, which underlines the importance of training and protective measures when working in the forest.