Shocking car wraps in Wolfern: Driver rescued after serious accident

Shocking car wraps in Wolfern: Driver rescued after serious accident

On Monday morning, June 2, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on the L564 Wolferner Straße near Wolfern (Steyr-Land district), which presented the emergency services with considerable challenges. For reasons that are still unclear, a car veered off the right side of the road, rammed several guideposts and curve arrows before hitting the guardrail before a left-hand bend, then lifting off and rolling over several times. The vehicle eventually came to a stop in an adjacent field below the embankment, as Fireworld reports.

All three fire departments in the area were called to rescue people. Fortunately, the driver was not trapped or trapped and was already outside the vehicle. He received initial care from the emergency services and was then taken to the Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr. The fire department also supported a towing company in recovering the accident vehicle. As a result, the L564 in the area of ​​the accident site was only passable in one lane or temporarily closed for about an hour.

Traffic accidents in Europe

Traffic accidents are a widespread problem not only in Austria, but throughout Europe. In 2023, for example, there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany. The number of accidents has increased in recent decades due to increasing traffic. Most of these accidents involve property damage, while the number of accidents with personal injuries remains at a level reminiscent of 1955, as Statista shows.

EU statistics show that thousands of people in Europe lose their lives or are seriously injured in road accidents every year. In 2019, there were 22,800 road deaths in the European Union, while the number fell to 4,000 fewer in 2020. Vision Zero, a goal set by EU transport ministers to have zero traffic fatalities by 2050, is expected to be rigorously pursued Europarl.

Causes and statistics

The most common causes of accidents with personal injuries are insufficient distance, improper speed and driving under the influence of alcohol. In 2023, around 15,700 alcohol-related accidents with personal injuries were counted, which claimed 193 lives and resulted in 18,686 injuries. Fog and wildlife accidents also represent significant risk factors, the data shows.

Particular attention should also be paid to the growing number of accidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters. In 2023, 23,744 injured or killed e-bike riders were recorded, an increase compared to 2022.

Traffic accident statistics are therefore an important issue that affects both drivers and pedestrians in Europe. Given the tragedies that continue to occur, such as the recent incident in Wolfern, it remains crucial to analyze the causes and develop strategies to improve road safety.