Horrific accident – 23-year-old fatally injured during forestry work

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A tragic accident occurred in a forest in the Feldkirchen district on Tuesday morning. A young man was killed by a tree trunk during forestry work.

A 23-year-old was carrying out forestry work in the forest in the morning hours on Tuesday. The young man from the Feldkirchen district cut down some trees and went to work alone. At the same time, a 59-year-old was busy transporting the felled trees.

The rescue helicopter RK1 was in action
Around 11 a.m., the older worker was transporting a load of logs. When he returned a few minutes later, he saw his young colleague lying under a tree trunk. “He immediately alerted the emergency services. The crew of the rescue helicopter RK1 could be dropped off at a nearby open area,” the police said.

Quick rescue chain
The accident scene was found together with the officers of the Bodensdorf patrol. The accident victim was rescued from the steep slope and the arriving emergency doctor administered first aid measures. Unfortunately, all help came too late and the 23-year-old died at the scene of the accident from his serious injuries.

Source: Krone

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