Forestry accident in Piberegg (municipality of Bärnbach): A 45-year-old from the Voitsberg district was hit by a fallen tree on Tuesday and seriously injured. He was flown to the LKH Klagenfurt.
The 45-year-old from the Voitsberg district was carrying out forestry work in a forest with his wife at around 4:30 p.m. The man wanted to fell a tree of about 25-30 meters long. When it fell, it changed direction and hit the 45-year-old in the head. The man was wearing a helmet and protective clothing.
Flown to the LKH Klagenfurt by rescue helicopter
An emergency medical team from the Red Cross Voitsberg and the fire brigades of Bärnbach and Afling (21 personnel in total) was deployed to rescue the accident victim and provide medical care. The injured person was flown to the LKH Klagenfurt by the rescue helicopter C 12. The woman was unharmed and foul play can be ruled out based on the current status of the investigation.
Source: Krone
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