Shocking accident on the S16: driver trapped in the tunnel!

Shocking accident on the S16: driver trapped in the tunnel!

A serious traffic accident rocked the Arlberg Expressway (S16) in the Flirschertunnel in Tyrol this morning. For unknown reasons, a 74-year-old driver from the region crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a semi-trailer truck driven by a 48-year-old man from Romania, the police reported. Due to the force of the impact, the driver of the car was trapped in the vehicle and had to be freed by the volunteer fire department using special rescue scissors. After initial treatment by the emergency doctor, he was taken to the hospital in Zams, where he is being treated.

The truck driver suffered shock, but fortunately was uninjured. Both vehicles suffered significant damage and the accident site had to be closed until late morning. This led to a diversion via the state road to maintain traffic flow. The Flirsch and St. Anton am Arlberg volunteer fire departments were on duty and were quickly on site to carry out the rescue measures. This incident has drawn attention to the dangers of road traffic, especially on busy routes such as the Arlberg Expressway, which is often used as a connection between different regions Krone.at reports.

After the accident, the clean-up work took several hours, which made the situation significantly more difficult for other road users. However, the quick response of the fire brigade and emergency services ensured that even worse events were prevented in the worst case scenario. While the cause of the accident continues to be investigated, there remains a feeling of relief that both the truck driver and the car driver were able to survive after this dramatic collision Kurier.at reports.