Horror accident at Lindau: Six injuries and a critical condition!

Horror accident at Lindau: Six injuries and a critical condition!

On April 18, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the B31 near Lindau when a 32-year-old driver with Vorarlberg license plate crashed into a family car. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. between the Sigmarszell junction and the Weißensberg exit. A total of six people were injured in the crash, including 15-year-old young people who had to be resuscitated. The injured were brought to clinics in Feldkirch, Friedrichshafen and Lindau. The condition of those affected is difficult and the exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear.

The safety precautions in the family vehicle could have prevented worse consequences, because on the back seat the occupants were unsecured. During the rescue measures, three rescue helicopters, including the Austrian “Gallus”, and an emergency medical vehicle from Vorarlberg were used. The fire brigade was also on site with around 70 emergency services to carry out the technical rescue and medical care.

the cause of the accident and investigation

The public prosecutor's office Kempten has commissioned an expert to determine the cause of the accident. Provisional information suggests that the 32-year-old driver got onto the oncoming lane, which led to the serious collision. The B31 had to be blocked in both directions for four hours, which led to significant traffic disruptions.

The encouragement of the volunteers who were active in supportive functions on site and offered professional aftercare for those affected in supporting functions. The fire brigade also set a privacy screen to prevent illegal photography by onlookers. Such tragic accidents are not unusual in the region, and an overview of traffic accident statistics in the EU shows that the number of traffic fatalities in many countries remains worryingly high.

statistics on traffic safety

According to current statistics, traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries and deaths in the EU. In 2019 there were 22,800 traffic fatalities, which represents a significant decline compared to previous years. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of road traffic fats in Europe fell by 36 percent. Despite this positive development, the danger in road traffic, especially for certain age groups, remains a serious topic.

For young people between the ages of 18 and 24, the risk of accidents is still high, since 12 percent of the road fatalities in this group are recorded, even though they are only 8 percent of the population. This demographic data illustrates how important further safety measures are in road traffic to avoid such tragic accidents.

The events on the B31 near Lindau are another tragic reminder that should have security on the streets.

For further details on the accident and the rescue measures, see Vol.at and Wochenblatt-news.de . For information on traffic accident statistics in the EU, the website of the European parliamentary