Tractor accident in the vineyard: drivers saved, blown flames!

Tractor accident in the vineyard: drivers saved, blown flames!

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, a serious accident occurred during mowing work in the vineyard near Hammelburg in the district of Bad Kissingen. A 53-year-old driver was busy mowing grass between the vines when his tractor slipped down a slope around 2:15 p.m. and rolled over. The vehicle landed on the roof and caught fire. Fortunately, the driver only suffered minor injuries and was able to independently go outdoors through the front protection disc.

The local fire brigade was alerted to extinguish the fire and ensure that the flames had no further danger. The police investigated the cause of the accident was immediately accepted by the police. The estimated property damage amounts to a medium five -digit range, and the water management office will examine the burned floor area in order to evaluate possible environmental damage. According to Infranken , the quick reaction of the emergency services was decisive in this situation.

past incidents in the region

Wochenblatt describes this use as very complex.

statistics on agricultural accidents

These accidents throw a light on the dangers lurking in the agricultural sector. According to Agrarheute , over 13,000 accidents arise annually. Workers in animal husbandry are particularly at risk in which more than 23 percent of all recorded accidents occur. In addition, horticultural and landscape maintenance work are responsible for around 20 percent of the accidents.

Most serious injuries and deaths occur in connection with forest work and in crop construction, which illustrates the need for continuous security measures and training in the agricultural sector. It is to be hoped that the incidents in the vineyards can attract more attention to security in agriculture.