Fatal accident at work in Hygna in the municipality of Reith in the Tyrolean Alpbachtal on Saturday! A local man (69) severed part of his thumb while doing woodwork. In addition to the Red Cross, the rescue helicopter was also in action.
The serious accident occurred shortly after 10:30 a.m. The 69-year-old was busy working with wood and operated a splitting machine. “He severed part of his left thumb,” reports the police. The Red Cross took care of the man’s first aid. The 69-year-old was then flown to the Innsbruck clinic by rescue helicopter.
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