57-year-old falls twenty meters with excavator in Carinthia and is thrown from cab

Major operation with 64 personnel

The alarm triggered a major operation. A total of 64 emergency personnel from the Brückl, St. Filippen, Völkermarkt and Klein St. Veit fire brigades were deployed. Twelve vehicles were ordered to the accident site, according to the fire brigade.

The recovery of the victim proved complex, according to the operations management, as the terrain at the accident site was difficult to access. With combined forces, the 57-year-old was rescued from the rough terrain.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

Exactly how the crash came about is the subject of ongoing investigations. According to APA information, both the weather conditions and the condition of the ground are being examined as possible factors.

The man's injuries are classified as serious by the treating physicians. The APA currently has no information beyond the initial report regarding his current state of health.

Transport to UKH Klagenfurt

The operation, which lasted several hours, was able to be concluded by late Wednesday afternoon. The fire brigades from the four localities involved gradually withdrew from the accident site.

The helicopter transport to UKH Klagenfurt was a standard measure in cases of serious workplace accidents. The accident hospital specializes in the treatment of complex injuries.

Following the major operation, the accident site in Terpetzen remains cordoned off. The responsible authorities intend to reconstruct the course of events in the coming days.