Third motorcycle accident in the Weißenbachtal: Fire brigade in action!

Third motorcycle accident in the Weißenbachtal: Fire brigade in action!

On Monday, June 9, 2025, a serious motorcycle accident occurred in the Weißenbach valley, on the B153, kilometer 11, which represents the third use of the volunteer fire brigade (FF) Mitterweißenbach on the Pentecost weekend. According to Fireworld, a motorcycle collided with a car on the opposite lane, which led to another collision with a subsequent motorcycle.

A 54-year-old motorcyclist from the Vöcklabruck district lost the gravity in a right-hand bend, which led to misfortune. The 46-year-old car driver from the Gmunden district remained unharmed, as was the 17-year-old motorcyclist from Salzburg, who drove behind the car. The crashed 54-year-old was transported to Wels with an indefinite injuries to the hospital in Wels, while the younger motorcyclists were not injured.

emergency services and measures

For the FF Mitterweißenbach forces, consisting of eight firefighters, the accident site and cleaning from the wreck and shards were necessary. The fire brigade moved out with the small fire engine (KLF) and the load vehicle. The defective motorcycles were recovered with a loading crane and removed by a towing company. A check for possible environmental damage was also carried out. During the measures, the B153 was blocked in both directions for about an hour to facilitate the work for the emergency services, such as [tips] (https://www.tips.at/nachrichten/gmunden/blaulicht/687313-motorradunfall-im-weisenbachtal-dritter--fuer-fuer-am-pfingstwheen end) reported.

background to motorcycle accidents

Such serious accidents are unfortunately not an isolated case in motorcycle statistics. According to an ADAC analysis, a third of motorcycle accidents are sole accidents, which shows how dangerous the trips can be, especially on curvy routes. The current situation in the Weißenbach valley again highlights the need for precautionary measures and safe driving behavior on the street in order to avoid such tragedies, as well as to [car dealership] (https://www.autohaus.de/nachrichten/schafenbusiness/schafenbusiness- an-drittel-der-gotorradunfaelle-3377835) is.

In view of the frequency of motorcycle accidents during the motorcycle season, the common missions of the fire brigade and rescue workers are of great importance in order to provide help and prevent worse as soon as possible.

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OrtWeißenbachtal, Bad Ischl, Österreich
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