Snowy road in Wernberg: Two cars collide – injured people in hospital!

Snowy road in Wernberg: Two cars collide – injured people in hospital!

A dramatic traffic accident occurred on the fourth Sunday of Advent in Wernberg, Carinthia, when a 21-year-old man from the Völkermarkt district lost control of his vehicle on a slippery winter road. According to reports from ORF Carinthia The young driver skidded after he had to avoid two crashed cars that were on the road. In the mishap, his two passengers, 18 and 21 years old, suffered injuries and had to be taken to the LKH Villach for treatment. The damage to the vehicle was significant, which shows how dangerous the road conditions are at the moment.

Efficient rescue operations at night

The Wernberg volunteer fire department was quickly on the scene and deployed 20 members to rescue the crashed car with a rope. The operation not only highlights the responsiveness of local emergency services, but also the dangers posed by winter driving conditions. The accident occurred in the small community of Wernberg, which is located in the Villach Land district and is inhabited by only 633 residents strasse-plz-ort.at reported.

This region is known for its picturesque landscape in the Carinthian Basin and has close connections to the labor market in neighboring Villach. The tragic event should serve as a wake-up call to increase caution in winter driving conditions to avoid similar incidents in the future.