Major operation in Vorarlberg: Small plane crashed

It is not yet known how many people were on board and whether they survived. A search is underway in the Bludenz district.

The plane crashed in high alpine terrain. It is still unclear how many people were on board and whether they survived

Plane crash near the municipality of Brand in Vorarlberg: The emergency services are on their way to the possible crash site. According to initial information, it is likely to be a light aircraft from Italy. Mayor Klaus Bitschi reported to vol.at that he and other witnesses had heard engine noises, after which they could hear an impact. “All emergency services are on site or on the road, and mountain rescuers are currently exploring the area,” s…

There was still no trace of the passenger cell; according to the police, the crash site is believed to be in very steep terrain. The plane had probably taken off from Genoa and was on its way to Straubing (Bavaria); there was apparently one person on board. Thick fog made search and rescue operations in high alpine terrain difficult all day long. Helicopters could not take off. Around 200 people from mountain rescue, the fire service, the Red Cr…

A small plane crashed in high alpine terrain in Vorarlberg on Monday. It is not yet clear how many passengers were on board and whether they survived.

According to the Vorarlberger Nachrichten, a large number of emergency services have been dispatched to the scene of the accident. Visibility is currently poor in the area of the crash site.