Shock in the Tyrolean St. Johann: Drunk driver ends up in the stream!

Shock in the Tyrolean St. Johann: Drunk driver ends up in the stream!

In the Tyrolean municipality of St. Johann, a serious traffic accident occurred on Monday evening, which luckily assumed lightly. A 27-year-old driver lost control of his SUV shortly before midnight when he turned from a side route to Almdorf parish road. The vehicle lifted in a right curve and fell into the Fieberbrunner Ache. The car landed on the roof in the water, while the three occupants, including two men aged 24 and 27, and a 19-year-old woman, were able to free themselves or mutually, the authorities reported. According to the OE24 report, the driver and the 24-year-old remained unharmed, while the 19-year-old suffered a slight knee injury.

An alcohol test by the driver resulted in a medium -high value, which is why the driver's license was temporarily decreased. According to Meinzirk.at, the police found no environmental risk from leaking liquids. The fire brigade and a towing company were on duty to recover the SUV, which suffered total damage, out of the cold river. A happy outcome for the inmates, which were able to free themselves in time in a dangerous situation.

Details on the accident

After initial investigations, it became clear that the driver was not only alcoholic, but also lost control in a critical curve. The use of the fire brigade comprised three vehicles and 12 emergency services, which were promptly on site to secure the scene of the accident and recover the vehicle. The exact cause of the accident will continue to be examined.

The event was not only a wake -up call for all road users, but also showed how quickly such dangerous situations can arise. Again and again it becomes clear how important responsible driving, especially under the influence of alcohol. The incident should encourage all road users to rethink their driving style and recognize possible dangers in good time. Further details and reports can be found in the articles of meindezirk.at .