Farmer (58) from the district of Voitsberg dies in tractor accident in Hemmerberg

Accident sequence according to police

The 58-year-old was presumably thrown from the cab in the process. He remained lying next to the vehicle with serious injuries, the officers continued. The alerted emergency services of the Red Cross and the emergency doctor could only confirm the man's death, as the officers concluded: „Die alarmierten Einsatzkräfte des Roten Kreuzes und der Notarzt konnten jedoch nur mehr den Tod des Mannes feststellen, erklären die Polizisten abschließend."

His son-in-law found the accident victim shortly afterwards and immediately provided first aid. Despite this rapid response, any help came too late for the farmer. The exact circumstances that led to the loss of control over the vehicle are the subject of the ongoing investigations.

Recovery by the voluntary fire brigades

The accident vehicle was recovered by the Afling and Kainach voluntary fire brigades. The emergency crews secured the accident site and took care of recovering the agricultural vehicle. There were initially no details regarding possible other parties involved or the condition of the municipal road.

The Styria State Police Directorate has initiated investigations to clarify the cause of the accident. No details were initially provided regarding possible weather influences or the technical condition of the tractor.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The deceased is a 58-year-old farmer from the district of Voitsberg who was on his way home after completing agricultural work. The identity was confirmed by the police; no further personal details were released.

The authorities are asking members of the public to report any information that could help clarify the course of the accident to the relevant office. Relevant details will be evaluated as part of the investigations.

The accident occurred on Tuesday evening in the locality of Hemmerberg. The exact time of the accident was not specified in the Styria State Police Directorate's report to date.