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BMW catches fire while driving: driver and passenger save themselves in time!
On March 30, 2025, a BMW burned while driving on the B100 in Carinthia. The driver and passenger were able to save themselves in time.
BMW catches fire while driving: driver and passenger save themselves in time!
On March 30, 2025, a dangerous incident occurred on the B100 Drautal Road in the Spittal an der Drau district of Carinthia when a BMW caught fire while driving. The 31-year-old driver from Upper Austria noticed the smoke developing in the passenger compartment and quickly stopped his vehicle on the shoulder. Luckily, both the driver and his passenger, who was the same age, were able to escape to safety in time before the car caught fire.
The Greifenburg, Radlach and Gerlamoos volunteer fire departments were quickly on site, but upon arrival they discovered that the vehicle was already ablaze. Fighting the fire began with initial containment of the fire using high pressure, followed by extinguishing work with foam. The entire operation only lasted around 30 minutes, but the B100 had to be closed for this period.
Damage and cause of accident
The incident resulted in the vehicle being totaled, highlighting the dangers of road traffic. Vehicle fires can happen quickly and pose a serious threat to the occupants, according to a recent statistics According to the IFS, there are numerous causes for such fire damage, which in recent years have often been due to technical defects or improper handling.
The events on the B100 are not the first of their kind in the region. That's what she reported Dölsach fire department in September 2022 a traffic accident on the same road involving four vehicles and several people. It turns out that these road sections require a high degree of firefighting preparedness not only in the event of vehicle fires, but also in the event of traffic accidents.
The dramatic scenes in Spittal an der Drau should serve as a warning for all road users. Regular maintenance and technical inspections of vehicles are essential to prevent such incidents and increase safety on the roads. It is hoped that further incidents of this kind can be avoided in the future.