Branch snapped back

Accident with chainsaw: man seriously injured

A road maintenance worker in Weißenstein (Carinthia) was hit on the thigh by a chainsaw and seriously injured.

Tragic accident on the Ferndorfer Straße in the municipality of Weißenstein: The 53-year-old employee was cutting trees when a live branch suddenly came loose and hit the worker on the body with full force.

Unfortunate movement
The blow caused the man to make an unfortunate movement with his chainsaw against his right thigh, resulting in a deep cut. After first aid on site, the road maintenance worker was taken to Villach Regional Hospital by ambulance.