During work in a construction pit on Wednesday morning in Mödling, gas leaked. A man died at the accident site. A second worker was flown to a hospital with serious injuries by an emergency medical helicopter, reported police spokesman Johann Baumschlager. "Investigations into the course of the accident are already in full swing," stated Wiener Netze GmbH.

Houses evacuated after gas leak in Mödling

The work accident occurred around 9:00 a.m. at a day construction site in the gas network of Wiener Netze, according to the company. Upon the arrival of the emergency services, the two men were unconscious in the construction pit. They were brought out by the rescuers wearing breathing protection, the local fire department stated in a release. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful for one person. To determine possible gas concentration, measuring devices were used. The fire departments of Mödling and Wiener Neudorf were deployed with a total of seven vehicles and more than 30 members.

Surrounding houses were temporarily evacuated as a result, said Baumschlager. "There is no longer any danger to the population," emphasized the spokesman. Wiener Netze expressed being "shocked" by the accident: "Our sympathy goes out to the relatives."

(APA/Red)

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