Fatal tractor accident in Brunn am Gebirge

A 49-year-old agricultural worker died following a serious accident in Brunn am Gebirge, Lower Austria. On Monday, October 19, the man was operating a tractor on a vineyard path when he reportedly lost control during a turning maneuver.

The vehicle fell five to six meters down an embankment. Emergency responders from the Maria Enzersdorf Volunteer Fire Department used hydraulic rescue equipment to lift the cabin and free the driver, who was trapped by his chest. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts by first responders and firefighters, the man could not be saved.

Police in Lower Austria are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.