After the tragic accident on Friday in Neustift-Innermanzing (St. Pölten district), in which a fire truck overturned, more details about the accident are now known. According to police reports, the 28-year-old driver may have lost control of the vehicle on a long left turn. The man was thrown from the car and died from his fatal injuries.
The fire truck – an emergency vehicle specially equipped for forest fires – came into action around 5 p.m. There has probably been a traffic accident. On the L119, the vehicle ended up in the opposite lane during a bend. As a result, he probably fell on his side due to the 28-year-old’s deflection and ended up in the ditch.
Rescue measures were immediately taken
The man behind the wheel and a 17-year-old passenger were thrown from the HLF 2 and trapped under the emergency vehicle. Fire brigade responders immediately took rescue measures.
17-year-old helper seriously injured in accident
The 17-year-old was seriously injured in the accident. The emergency medical helicopter “Christophorus 9” took the youngster to the University Hospital St. Pölten. The four other fire brigade members who were also in HLF 2 were injured and treated on the spot. The L119 was closed at the accident site until 9:30 p.m. and a diversion was put in place.
The severely damaged vehicle was taken away on a low loader. After the fatal accident during an emergency trip, there was a wave of sympathy among emergency responders in the state on Friday evening and Saturday. Numerous fire brigades expressed their condolences online to the relatives and friends of the deceased, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured everywhere.
Crisis intervention team is there for helpers
A crisis intervention team was on site after the accident. If necessary, it will remain available for helpers in the coming days, emphasizes Klaus Stebal of the Lower Austrian State Fire Command.
Source: Krone
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