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Serious truck accident in Bergheim: driver cut from wreckage!
Accident on the L118: Truck driver from Romania seriously injured. Total closure until 11:45 a.m. after collision with tunnel wall.
Serious truck accident in Bergheim: driver cut from wreckage!
On June 5, 2025 at 10:19 a.m. there was a serious truck accident on Oberndorfer Straße L118 near Bergheim. A 30-year-old Romanian, who was driving the vehicle, lost control of his truck, crossed into the oncoming lane and crashed into a tunnel wall. The force of the impact required extensive rescue measures. The fire department was forced to use heavy equipment to free the driver from the scene of the accident because he was trapped.
The injured truck driver was then transported to an accident hospital. The exact extent of his injuries is currently unclear. An alcohol test was initially not possible during the incident. The accident resulted in significant traffic restrictions: the affected section of the route remained completely closed to traffic until 11:45 a.m., which led to traffic jams in the area. This information is reported by [5min.at](https://www.5min.at/5202506051831/unfall-sorge-fuer-totalsperre-lenker-musste-aus-wrack-schnitt- Werden/).
Background on traffic accidents
Accidents of this type should not be viewed in isolation; the Destatis statistics provides comprehensive information about the road safety situation in Germany. The surveys contain detailed information on various aspects of traffic accidents, including the vehicles involved, the people involved in the accident and the causes of the accident. This data serves as a basis for legislation, traffic education and policy to improve traffic safety.
The nationwide statistics show the need for prevention and education in road traffic. It examines which factors lead to accidents, such as the traffic infrastructure and the behavior of road users. These are also crucial points for risk reduction measures and infrastructure improvement.
The incident in Bergheim is another example of the importance of road safety education and proper vehicle maintenance. ORF Salzburg emphasizes that the analysis of such accidents can provide important insights that help reduce future risks.