A tragic accident occurred in St.

Pölten, Lower Austria, where a 53-year-old jogger was fatally struck by a forklift.

The incident happened during the dismantling and cleanup operations following the Frequency Festival.

The jogger was running along the Traisen River when she was hit by a telescopic forklift, operated by a 36-year-old man who reportedly failed to see her while reversing.

Despite immediate medical intervention, including on-site resuscitation by an emergency doctor, the woman succumbed to her severe injuries at the hospital.

The forklift was rented for removing barricades, and the driver is now facing charges of negligent homicide in traffic.

This tragic event underscores the critical need for heightened safety measures during large-scale event cleanups.