While the election coverage was running in the state parliament meeting room, a dispute over access to the room occurred at around 6.30 pm outside the door. The cameraman choked the ORF employee during this. The latter collapsed and was then taken to the hospital by ambulance, the police said on Monday.

After Attack: Investigations and Witness Interviews Underway

The cameraman, who was working for oe24 on Sunday, and the ORF employee involved in the production, seem to have clashed over access to the state parliament meeting room. Another media worker caught the injured person, preventing him from hitting the ground, and provided first aid. The investigations and witness interviews are still ongoing. Once these are completed, the corresponding reports will be filed.

(APA/Red)

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