Shock on the Danube: Six injuries with dangerous motorboat collision!

Shock on the Danube: Six injuries with dangerous motorboat collision!

In the late Saturday afternoon of May 31, 2025, a serious accident occurred on the Danube near Klosterneuburg when two motor boats collided. In this unfortunate incident, a total of six people were injured, who were then initiated by the emergency services and transported to adjacent hospitals. A total of ten people were on board the two sports boats that moved between the roller ferry and the inlet.

The news about the accident triggered a large -scale deployment of rescue workers, fire brigade and police. Around 50 emergency services were on site with twelve vehicles and four boats. Like Puls24 also reported divers of the Vienna professional fire brigade in the measures. The ÖAMTC notarz helicopter Christophorus 9 and a police helicopter supported the rescue work.

versatile support

The two damaged motor boats were brought to the shore by the fire brigade and lifted out of the water with special equipment. At the order of the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office, the vehicles were safely parked in the urban area, while the investigation is on the exact cause of the accident. Because as Oe-news.at , the exact cause of the collision is still unclear and the subject of police investigations.

an appeal for security

This incident reminds us of how important security is on the water. Motor boating is a popular pastime, which is also associated with risks. The fact that several people were harmed in this accident emphasizes the need to act responsibly. The emergency services did an excellent job and reacted quickly to help the injured person and to control the situation.

We hope that the injured will recover quickly and thank all emergency services for their tireless efforts.