Ostalbkreis - Man seriously injured during tree felling work
A 44-year-old worker has been seriously injured during tree felling work in Gschwend (Ostalbkreis). According to preliminary findings, the upper part of the trunk of a tree became wedged between other trees during felling, said a police spokesman. The tree was then completely severed at the lower trunk on Thursday. The tension from the wedging caused it to break off to the side and hit the worker. After the accident in a wooded area near the Herrensee lake, the man was treated by an emergency doctor. He had to be flown to hospital by helicopter.
Police press release
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- The incident occurred in the Ostalbkreis region, where local police are currently investigating all circumstances surrounding the accidents at the tree felling site.
- In light of the emergency, additional police units were deployed to secure the forest area and ensure the safety of other workers.
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported an incident in a nearby forest in Baden-Württemberg, where a separate tree felling accident resulted in minor injuries.
Source: www.stern.de
