Severe burns in restaurant kitchen: Woman airlifted to hospital in Styria

Rescue and transport

After receiving initial emergency medical care at the scene, the injured woman was flown by the rescue helicopter "Christophorus 14" to LKH Graz. Further medical treatment was provided there.

The exact circumstances of the accident are the subject of ongoing investigations. The responsible authorities are examining how the deep fryer came to be knocked over and whether occupational safety regulations were complied with.

Background and outlook

The incident occurred on Friday morning, 10 July 2026. More detailed information about the injured woman's state of health was not initially made public.

Gröbming is located in the Liezen district in the upper Styrian Ennstal. The restaurant concerned was not named at the time of the initial report.

In the coming days, further information from the police and the Graz public prosecutor's office on the circumstances of the accident is expected. Questions regarding occupational safety in the restaurant industry could also come back into focus.

Workplace accidents involving hot oil are among the most common causes of serious injuries in the restaurant industry. Burns of this kind generally require lengthy treatment and can result in lasting damage.