Transporter accident on L156 in Trumau: Two seriously injured

Sequence of the accident

After the emergency call was made, rescue personnel, firefighters and police rushed to the scene. As the nature of the injuries required rapid medical treatment, both men were flown by helicopter to nearby hospitals. The police had not yet publicly confirmed the exact hospitals; according to emergency response records, they were transported to facilities including Landesklinikum Baden and Universitätsklinikum St. Pölten.

The L156 is a regional connecting road in the Baden district. Between Moosbrunn and Trumau, it runs through a section where agricultural fields and windbreak plantings shape the landscape. Such rows of trees can have severe consequences when a vehicle leaves the road, as they offer little resistance.

Emergency response and hospitals

The police began investigating the cause of the accident. The focus is on why the driver lost control of the vehicle. The initial investigation found no indication of an animal crossing the road or a technical defect; officers are examining both the vehicle’s condition and the driver’s manner of driving.

The road was closed in the area of the accident for the duration of the recovery and investigation work. The transporter was recovered by the firefighters and removed. Motorists were diverted via alternative routes.

Investigation into the cause

The road closure could be lifted around midday. The vehicle suffered substantial property damage; the extent of the damage to the trees and vehicle has not yet been quantified. According to police information, there is no indication of any other vehicles or persons involved.

The competent public prosecutor’s office was informed of the incident. Should the investigation reveal negligence by another party or any other criminally relevant circumstances, the authorities reserve the right to take further steps. Until then, the results of the forensic and technical examinations are being awaited.

A 59-year-old occupant from the Mattersburg district, who was riding in the vehicle as a passenger based on the current findings, is among the seriously injured, along with the driver. Both are receiving inpatient treatment; the hospitals have provided no information about their exact condition.

Closure and recovery

The emergency response chain, consisting of an emergency physician, ambulance personnel and two helicopter crews, operated smoothly, according to the emergency services. An emergency chaplain was also dispatched to the accident scene to support any first responders and those involved in the accident.