Explosion During Gas Leak in Mödling Results in Death and Serious Injury

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 shortly before 9:00 a.m. at a daytime 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 rescued by the helpers wearing respiratory protection, the local fire department announced in a release. Resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful for one person. Wiener Netze expressed "dismay" over the accident: "Our sympathy goes out to the relatives."

Surrounding houses were temporarily evacuated as a result, said police spokesman Johann Baumschlager. To determine a possible gas concentration, measuring devices were used. The leak was sealed by employees of Wiener Netze. "There is no longer any danger to the population," emphasized the spokesman at noon. The fire departments of Mödling and Wiener Neudorf were deployed with a total of seven vehicles and more than 30 members.

The cause of the accident is being investigated by the labor inspectorate together with the Mödling police station. The result will be reported to the public prosecutor's office in Wiener Neustadt, the executive announced. Out of respect for the relatives, the police did not disclose any personal information about the workers.

(APA/Red)

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