Fatal workplace accident Monday evening in the Tyrolean town of Ausserfern: A 53-year-old local man was hit by a tree and trapped during forestry work in Biberwier. His colleague rushed to his aid and started the rescue chain. The seriously injured man was flown to hospital by helicopter.
The serious accident happened around 6:15 p.m. The two local residents, aged 53 and 58, were working in a forest in Biberwier, about 50 meters below a forest path. to repair two large trees that had fallen due to the wind.
Pinched by a tree
„The 53-year-old was trying to cut down a tree at root level when it slipped. As a result, his right leg became trapped in the root area,” police said.
The 58-year-old heard his colleague’s screams and called emergency services after being unable to free him himself. The seriously injured man was eventually rescued by the fire brigade and mountain rescue. After initial treatment on site, he was flown by emergency helicopter to the Reutte district hospital.
Source: Krone
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