Working on a truck
Serious accident: man falls headfirst from ladder
A dramatic accident at work occurred on Monday at a company in the Spittal/Drau district of Carinthia. A 58-year-old truck driver fell from a ladder and sustained serious injuries.
The serious incident occurred at around 12.30 p.m. when the experienced driver climbed a ladder leaning against the side of his truck as part of his work. "In doing so, he probably climbed onto a ladder leaning against the side of his truck, slipped and fell head first onto the asphalt floor from a height of around two meters," the police report.
Injured man alerted rescue services himself
Despite his injuries, the injured man was able to make his own way to the company office, where the rescue chain was immediately set in motion. Professional first aid was provided directly on site by an emergency doctor.
Due to the severity of the injuries, the C7 rescue helicopter was requested. After receiving emergency medical treatment, the 58-year-old was immediately flown to the accident hospital in Klagenfurt. According to initial assessments, the man suffered serious injuries.
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