Explosive grenade discovered during construction work in Radfeld – danger quickly averted!

Explosive grenade discovered during construction work in Radfeld – danger quickly averted!

On Tuesday, March 11, 2024, an employee of a construction company in Radfeld, Tyrol, shocked the emergency services when he discovered a suspicious object during excavation work on the railway embankment. At 2:15 p.m. he immediately alerted the Tyrol state control center, which promptly led to police patrols being deployed. They closed off the community road to protect residents and construction workers and to exclude any potential danger 5min.at reported.

Once the site was secured, the Austrian Armed Forces (ÖBH) mine clearance service took over the investigation. It turned out that it was a 7.5 cm high-explosive grenade, but it no longer contained any explosive charge, meaning there was no immediate danger, according to experts. The safety zone along the first barriers was reduced in consultation with the specialists. The demining service transported the grenade away and ensured that it was disposed of properly. At around 6.30 p.m. the police lifted the last barriers and the municipal road was reopened to traffic.

Traffic safety and construction site regulations

Another important aspect that ensures safety at construction sites is the RSA 21 traffic control plans. These regulations are crucial to ensure that construction sites on public roads are properly secured to ensure the safety of all road users. Loud rsa-sicherheit.de The plans include detailed regulations for securing work sites on roads, highways and motorways. Adhering to these rules minimizes risks and ensures smooth traffic flow, even when construction sites are in operation. In this way, construction companies avoid legal consequences and actively contribute to preventing accidents.