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Shocking accident on the B100: 74-year-old and 24-year-old seriously injured!
On April 12, 2025, there was an accident on the B100 near Glanz between a 74-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman. Both were injured.
Shocking accident on the B100: 74-year-old and 24-year-old seriously injured!
On April 12, 2025, a traffic accident occurred on the B100 in Glanz, involving a 74-year-old man from Spittal and a 24-year-old woman. The older driver was previously driving on the municipal road and wanted to get onto the B100, while the young woman was already on this road. While the cause of the accident was unclear, her vehicle crashed into the rear of the 74-year-old's car, causing him to be thrown into the ditch. Both drivers suffered injuries in the collision and were taken to the Lienz district hospital after receiving initial medical treatment klick-kaernten.at reported.
The incident is not the first of its kind in the region. There was another traffic accident on the B100 on January 10, 2025, when a car driver drove onto a roundabout island. The underbody of the vehicle was damaged, which led to a leak of operating fluids. The police alerted the St. Peter-Spittal fire department at 12:37 a.m. to secure the site and tie up the leaked resources. The damaged vehicle had to be removed by a private towing company, reports meinkreis.at.
Traffic accidents and their causes
Road accidents are also a serious problem at European level. Loud europarl.europa.eu Every year, thousands of people in the EU lose their lives or suffer serious injuries in traffic accidents. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of road deaths in Europe fell by 36 percent. There were 22,800 road deaths in 2019, while the number fell by 4,000 in 2020. Preliminary figures show that the death toll is at a record low in 18 EU member states. Some causes of accidents include distracted driving, unreasonable speeds, and the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The number of accidents is particularly dangerous for certain age groups. In 2018, 12 percent of traffic fatalities were between the ages of 18 and 24, while this age group only makes up 8 percent of the population. At the same time, older drivers, particularly those over 65, are experiencing an increasing number of road deaths. These statistical figures highlight the need for preventative measures and education to ensure the safety of all road users.