Twelve-year-old falls out of the window: rescue mission in Vienna!

Twelve-year-old falls out of the window: rescue mission in Vienna!

A dramatic incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Vienna's 13th district: a 12-year-old fell several meters from the first floor of a residential building on Spohrstrasse. The emergency services have now arrived on site and the major rescue and police operation was started around 12 p.m. The girl's mother was an eyewitness to the tragic accident.

The first emergency services, including several rescue vehicles and a rescue helicopter, were quickly on site when the frightening news arrived. According to the Vienna professional rescue service, the girl lost her balance on the balcony and then fell into the depths. This resulted in serious injuries, including a broken leg. The child was immediately flown to the trauma room of a hospital, where doctors are now fighting for his well-being.

Efficient emergency response

In emergency situations like the one that occurred on Spohrstrasse, rescue workers are available around the clock. The Vienna Red Cross, which operates the emergency vehicles, ensures that help is provided as quickly as possible, be it in the event of life-threatening illnesses, traffic accidents or injuries. The vehicles are typically staffed by an emergency paramedic and a paramedic, while emergency ambulances also have an emergency doctor on staff in order to be able to react even more quickly in critical situations. Vienna Red Cross emphasizes that many employees also have additional emergency skills that can be crucial in such cases.

The use of a rescue helicopter shows how serious the situation was assessed. In order to ensure optimal care, the teams often need time for their extensive and demanding training, which takes place in the Red Cross training center. All of this is supported by quality assurance, which ensures that the rescue service standards meet the highest demands not only locally, but also throughout Austria. /Vienna Red Cross

A look at the rescue workers

But the operation was not just limited to emergency services employees. The control center employees were also required to remain calm in stressful situations and give precise instructions. They ensure that first responders on site know what to do and advise them not to put themselves in danger. It is crucial to indicate the exact location of the accident and provide relevant information about the injured person, such as the nature of the incident and the number of injured. Samariterbund also offers important information on how first aid can be provided until the rescue services arrive.

The emergency services work tirelessly to provide the best possible help in critical moments. This special situation shows how important a quick and joint response by emergency call lines and rescue teams is in order to save a person's life. Even though the girl has suffered serious injuries, everyone is hoping for a positive turn of events as doctors fight for her health in a Vienna hospital.