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70-year-old seriously injured on embankment after motorcycle accident all night long!
A 71-year-old was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Kirchdorf. He remained trapped all night before being rescued.
70-year-old seriously injured on embankment after motorcycle accident all night long!
A dramatic motorcycle accident occurred on Tuesday evening in Kirchdorf, Kitzbühel district, when a 71-year-old man was seriously injured and trapped under his motorcycle after a fall. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. on the forest path from Eggenalm down to the valley when the motorcyclist stopped on the right side of the path and lost his balance. As a result of the fall, he fell approximately five meters down the steep embankment and lay between trees with his right foot trapped under the motorcycle. The man was only able to free himself on Wednesday morning and crawled towards a forest path. It wasn't until around 10:00 a.m. that an e-biker heard his cries for help and discovered him on the embankment, which set the rescue chain in motion.
The 71-year-old suffered a serious ankle injury as well as injuries to his left elbow and several bruises and abrasions in the fall. After being rescued and given first aid by the rescue team and an emergency doctor, he was taken to the St. Johann in Tirol hospital, where a possible operation was deemed necessary. A check for drunk driving was not carried out as this was not possible due to medical necessity at the scene of the accident and in the hospital. As oe24.at reports, the man had to spend the entire night in his predicament before he finally received help.
Rescue and care
The e-biker who found the injured motorcyclist was seen as a crucial factor in his rescue. She immediately started the rescue chain, which saved the 71-year-old's life. After being rescued by rescue workers, the man was quickly brought to a safe condition. Medical care at St. Johann Hospital was urgently needed to treat his injuries. The incident shows how important quick help is in the event of accidents in the mountains.
Overall, the circumstances of the accident and the subsequent rescue walked a fine line between good and bad luck, as the motorcyclist was able to survive the night despite serious injuries. These could be attributed to his survival instincts and the early rescue by a sportswoman who happened to be passing by, as tt.com also states.