According to police information, the teenager likely overlooked the shaft. The young Lower Austrian was transported with serious injuries to the University Hospital St. Pölten.

17-Year-Old Rescued by Volunteer Fire Department

The 17-year-old had spent Monday evening on the roof with access to the apartments together with two peers. Shortly after 1:30 AM, the teenager is believed to have climbed onto a 1.6-meter high parapet to balance on a 30-centimeter wide ledge. In doing so, the Hollabrunn resident is said to have overlooked the shaft.

After the fall, the 17-year-old was rescued by members of the local volunteer fire department. A ladder and rescue basket were used in the process.

(APA/Red)

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