There appears to have been an explosion, said Johann Baumschlager from the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. Two workers lost consciousness. One man died, and a second was flown to a hospital with serious injuries by an emergency medical helicopter, confirmed the spokesperson in response to media inquiries.

Houses Evacuated After Gas Leak in Mödling

During work on a pipeline about two meters deep, there was a gas leak. Surrounding houses were subsequently evacuated, reported Baumschlager. "There is no longer any danger to the population," said the spokesperson.

(APA/Red)

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