Travel fire in Leibnitz: River saved, the cause unclear!

On June 7, 2025, an empty coach caught fire in Leibnitz. The driver was successfully evacuated. Investigations run.
On June 7, 2025, an empty coach caught fire in Leibnitz. The driver was successfully evacuated. Investigations run. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Travel fire in Leibnitz: River saved, the cause unclear!

Schönberg an der Laßnitz, Österreich - On Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, a coach on the L601 in Schönberg an der Laßnitz caught fire. At the time of the incident, the bus was only occupied by the 58-year-old driver from the Graz area. At around 9:14 a.m. the driver reported that he tried to extinguish the fire in the engine compartment himself before the fire brigade arrived. Despite its efforts, the entire engine compartment was already on fire when the emergency services arrived.

The fire brigade was able to intervene and prevented the bus from being destroyed in full. Thanks to their rapid reaction, a full fire of the vehicle was averted. The driver was brought to LKH Southwest Styria for medical care, which underlines important precautions, even though he did not worry about serious injuries. The local diversion that was necessary for the rescue of the bus remained in force until around 1 p.m.

cause of the fire remains unclear

The exact cause of the fire is yet unclear and is currently being highlighted as part of ongoing investigations. Experts examine various factors that can lead to a vehicle fire, including technical defects, negligent actions or non -object ignition sources. Statistics show that around 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles and around 200,000 buildings are in flames annually Kfz-brandursachenanalysis.de. This illustrates the importance of preventive measures and effective fire protection guidelines.

The challenge of preventing fire damage is repeatedly emphasized by experts from the cause of the fire. Every year both companies and private individuals have to keep an eye on potential risks to avoid eternal damage.

In this special incident, the bus driver succeeded in staying calm in a tense situation and quickly giving the firefighters the opportunity to prevent an even greater misfortune. The determination of the cause of the fire will continue to be pursued by the competent authorities and remains an important step to avoid such incidents in the future.

The incident again shows how crucial quick reactions are and that every commitment is part of the fire prevention. Let us remember that everyday devices such as coaches, which often bring us safely from A to B, can recover potential risks that can have serious consequences in an emergency. Because as we know, security always comes first.

For further details on the events and their consequences, you can find the complete report at meindezirk.at and radiograz.at read.

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