Complicated operation
Transporter with 186 gas cylinders tipped into the field
A potentially dangerous mishap in the Waldviertel region ended in a minor way: a hazardous goods transporter tipped to one side near Zwettl and ended up in a field. The fire department arrived to rescue the driver, who was injured.
The driver of a hazardous goods transporter near Zwettl had a stroke of luck at around 3.30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. A short break at the side of the road ended for the man and his vehicle weighing several tons in an involuntary inclined position.
After the driver hit the verge with the right front and rear wheels, the truck finally tipped to one side and ended up in the adjacent field. Along with it came the dangerous cargo in the form of 186 propane gas cylinders.
Driver suffers head injuries
The driver suffered head injuries as a result of the mishap and had to be taken to Zwettl Regional Hospital by ambulance. The fire department then took care of the load. The road was closed to traffic for four hours.
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