Nine-Year-Old Rescued in Neue Donau, in Critical Condition
A 9-year-old boy was rescued from Vienna’s Neue Donau beach after being underwater for minutes. He is in life-threatening condition.
Gas Leak in Mödling Kills Worker, Injures Another
Gas leak at a Mödling construction site kills one worker and seriously injures another; nearby homes evacuated as a precaution.
Vienna: Six Injured in Crash Between Police Car and Ambulance
Six injured, three seriously, in Vienna after police car and ambulance crash in Leopoldstadt; police are searching for eyewitnesses.
Severe Storm Hits Lower Austria: 140 Fire Brigade Calls
A storm in Lower Austria triggered 140 fire brigade calls, with major flooding in Horn and eight people rescued from vehicles.
Felix Baumgartner, Who Jumped From Stratosphere, Dies in Italy
Felix Baumgartner dies at 56 in paragliding crash near Italy’s Adriatic coast. Known for 2012 stratosphere jump.
Truck Hits Pedestrian Bridge in Linz, Causing Collapse and Injuries
Pedestrian bridge collapses onto truck in Linz. Two men seriously injured and rescued in complex emergency operation.
Steiermark: Woman Attacked by Cow Herd During Hike
Hiker seriously injured near Schladming after cows chased her dog. Woman flown to hospital by helicopter. Warning signs were posted.
Vienna: 57-Year-Old Found Dead in Apartment Fire
A 57-year-old man died in a Wieden apartment fire. Police noticed smoke, and the fire was quickly contained by firefighters.
First Responder Killed in Chain-Reaction Crash on A9
First responder killed in multi-vehicle crash on Austria’s A9 near Graz; two others injured, major delays followed.
Man Dies After Security Intervention at Electric Love Festival
22-year-old dies at Electric Love Festival after collapsing during security response. Cause of death under investigation.