Shock in Villach: 19-year-old seriously injured after an accident-mother speaks!

Shock in Villach: 19-year-old seriously injured after an accident-mother speaks!

In Villach, a dramatic accident occurred on May 26, which not only shook the affected people, but also illustrates the importance of civil courage and first aid. A 19-year-old was seriously injured when he crashed into a car with his moped that braked abruptly on the floor. However, what happened afterwards was both heartbreaking and inspiring.

The mother of the young man received a call from his girlfriend who could see: "Please don't get hysterical! Max is on the street, there was an accident." The concerned mother immediately made his way to the scene of the accident, where the rescue workers had already arrived. Her son, who was available, assured her: "Mom, it will be again!" Despite a broken collarbone that has to be treated by a doctor, he is doing well according to the circumstances.

help that arrives

The rapid action of the fire brigade unit behind the moped, which started the rescue chain at lightning speed and did first aid. The two friends of the 19-year-old were immediately on hand and support him in this emergency. The mother thanks the emergency services and in particular the police officers for their sensitive approach. She emphasizes the importance of civil courage in such difficult hours and wants to work through the accident with both the police and within the family.

The events in Villach fall into a time when positive examples of civil courage in Carinthia repeatedly occur in the media. The ORF reported several brave people who helped others from their own drive, be it by arresting thieves or supporting victims in robberies. But now the dark side is also evident: sometimes these helping hands are themselves victims of violence.

civil courage in focus

The Board of Trustees for Road Safety (KFV) points to its own security. Nobody should play the hero carelessly, after all, intervention in violent clashes can be dangerous. The following applies here: Waiting for the police or other support is often a better choice. In Austria there is no legal obligation to intervene, but the general obligation to assist is obliged to act in an emergency if life can be saved or bodily harm.

The tragic but also educational history from Villach and the associated aspects of the civil courage sensitize how important it is not to look away in critical moments. Because despite the dangers that can be connected with it, any hand that helps another could make the decisive difference. A call to the civil courage is not only a plea for brave action, but also for attentive cooperation in our community.