Heavy quad accident in Hirschegg: rescue helicopter in action!
Heavy quad accident in Hirschegg: rescue helicopter in action!
A serious accident occurred on Friday evening in the Voitsberg district when a 26-year-old Swiss woman came off the road with her quad. Around 6:30 p.m., the driver lost control of the vehicle on a gravel road in Hirschegg, which had fatal consequences. The quad slid down an embankment about 30 meters and crashed into a tree. While the driver was seriously injured, her 14-year-old passenger, a boy from the Graz area district, suffered minor injuries. Fortunately, both crashes wore, which may have prevented worse. As reported meinbezirk.at, the two injured were flown to LKH Graz with the rescue helicopter Christophorus 12
The cause of the accident is currently still the subject of police investigations. Experts point out that the area around the Salzstieglhaus is known for accidents, especially for inexperienced drivers or difficult weather conditions. It is currently unclear whether unfavorable conditions have contributed to checking the quad. [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/steiermark/19745606/nach-quad-sturz-wer-schwer-Schwer-Schwer-Schwer-Schwer quotes witnesses that noticed possible danger spots.
rescue operations in the region
The emergency services have fully dealt with all hands in the past few hours. Because the serious incident was not the only use for the Red Cross during this time. The emergency services in the region also demanded a serious traffic accident on the B70, a medical emergency in Kainach and a fire in a farm building in Stallhofen. The quick action of the volunteers and the professional rescue teams is invaluable in such moments.
The air rescue is an indispensable part of the rescue chain in emergencies. The ADAC air rescue, which uses the latest helicopters such as the H135, enables quick reactions and high ranges. These helicopters are particularly agile and are ideal for operations in urban areas, such as ADAC Air Rescue. As a rule, the team of a station consists of highly qualified employees who are well prepared for missions.
In view of these tragic events, it remains to be seen that such accidents can be avoided in the future and that all road users act carefully and responsibly. The security standards when driving with quads and similar vehicles should be brought into focus more than ever.| Details | |
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| Ort | Hirschegg, Österreich |
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