Petrol exit at Bludenz station: 60 emergency services in alarm mode!

Petrol exit at Bludenz station: 60 emergency services in alarm mode!

Bahnhof Bludenz, 6700 Bludenz, Österreich - On June 23, 2025, an incident at the Bludenz station caused short -term excitement. At 2:55 p.m. there was a small amount of gasoline from a tank car from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). The reason for this was a leaked drain valve. Fortunately, there was never a threat to people or the environment, as reported.

The fire brigade was quickly at the scene. Around 60 emergency services, including 30 members of the Bludenz fire brigade and 30 from the ÖBB company fire brigade, were ready to control the situation. The police were also on site to support the security measures. The affected wagon was brought to a special siding, and the ÖBB employees started repair work immediately.

efficient operational measures

The Fast Really reaction proves the good hand of the local emergency services. In order to ensure security, internal checks on the exact circumstances of the leaks are underway. It is of great importance that there is never any danger to people and the environment in such events. According to secure-feuerwehr.de, appropriate protective measures must always be taken in the event of transport accidents.

The situation at Bludenz station recalled a similar incident in January 2024 in the burner area. A strict smell was found here during a routine control of a freight train, which led to the alarm of the Gries fire brigade on the Brenner and Steinach. A leak on a tank car that was loaded with amin/polyamine caused a low leak out. The emergency services worked under heavy breathing protection and carried out extensive exploration. This time, too, the emergency services were able to rule out a threat to the environment and residents: [ff-griesambrenner.at] (https://www.ff-griesambrenner.at/l/ Einsatz-fluggut-aus-guterwagon-Kontrollstelltstelle-brenner/) reports on successful measures to secure the train and the environment.

Caution is better than forbearance

Such incidents show in an urgent way how important the correct handling of dangerous goods is in transport. The "Law on the Promotion of Dangerous Goods" sets the necessary standards, and the labeling obligations are also of central importance. At this point, the fire brigade also has a key role in assessing dangers early and taking appropriate measures. The emergency services must be supplied with all relevant information in order to be able to act safely and efficiently.

As with every time dangerous goods are involved, undetected risks can occur, be it due to inadequate distances to accident vehicles or through unclear labels. It is all the more important that we all remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions. This is the only way to ensure that nobody will be harmed in the future.