Collision Between Vehicle and Tram Resulting in Mountain Crane's Collapse

In the heart of Linz, Austria, an unexpected series of events unfolded on Sunday morning. A collision involving a car and a tram led to a chain reaction, resulting in a 50-ton crane moving, rolling down an embankment, and ending up on its side in an adjacent field.

During the recovery operations, two professional firefighters from Linz were unfortunately trapped under the overturned crane. One sustained an injury to the shoulder area, while the other was injured in the foot area.

The exact cause of the crane moving remains unknown, and the police are currently investigating the incident. Simultaneously, they are also investigating the cause of the initial collision between the car and the tram. The investigation aims to determine the sequence of events that led to this major accident.

The police investigation, along with the recovery operations, is being carried out with utmost caution to ensure the safety of all parties involved and to prevent any further incidents. The recovery of the crane will only take place after the scene has been secured.

Meanwhile, parallel operations are being conducted to put the derailed tram back on the tracks. The derailed tram will be returned to its original position on the tracks as part of the ongoing operations in Linz, Austria.

The recovery of the crane and the re-railing of the tram are separate and ongoing operations, with safety precautions in place to ensure no further incidents occur.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and the cause remains unknown at this time. The Linz police are working diligently to uncover the details of this unfortunate incident, with the aim of preventing similar accidents in the future.

Our thoughts are with the injured firefighters, and we wish them a speedy recovery. Updates on the progress of the investigation and the recovery operations will be provided as more information becomes available.