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Shocking accident in Wutschitz: Two injured and the L71 closed for hours!
Accident on the L71 in Wutschein: Two injured in a collision between three vehicles on December 21st, the road was closed.
Shocking accident in Wutschitz: Two injured and the L71 closed for hours!
On December 21st, in the afternoon, there was a serious traffic accident at the intersection of Zollfeldstrasse L71 and a municipal road in Wutschitz, which resulted in several vehicles and two injuries. The L71 was closed to all traffic at 1:00 p.m. and the closure lasted until 2:15 p.m. while emergency services worked on site. Loud Click Carinthia It was a right-angle collision involving a total of three vehicles.
A car driven by a 32-year-old man from Vienna, a vehicle driven by a 75-year-old man from the St. Veit an der Glan district and a car driven by a 30-year-old man from Klagenfurt, who was also affected by the impact of the Viennese vehicle, were involved. As a result of the accident, the Viennese's vehicle was thrown against the Klagenfurt man's car. The two injured people are women aged 30 and 86 who were taken to the Klagenfurt Clinic after receiving emergency medical treatment. All others involved remained uninjured.
Emergency forces and response
The fire brigades from Maria Saal, St. Michael/ Zollfeld and Stegendorf were deployed with around 30 helpers to secure the accident site and care for the injured. Due to the urgency of the situation, a quick response was necessary, as well Radio Graz reported.
Road accidents like this continue to be a major problem in Europe. Statistics show that around 2.5 million road traffic accidents were registered in Germany in 2024, which represents a decrease compared to the previous year. However, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains worryingly high and work continues towards Vision Zero to achieve zero road deaths by 2050 Statista represents.
factors and challenges
Various sources emphasize that common causes of traffic accidents are insufficient distance, improper speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. These aspects must be taken seriously by all road users in order to increase safety on the roads. Human factors such as inattention and recklessness remain significant challenges that cannot be ignored.
Overall, this incident in Wutschitz once again shows the importance of road safety and the need for more education and infrastructure improvements in order to avoid such accidents in the future.