Terrible accident in the Götschka tunnel: two injured after collision!

Terrible accident in the Götschka tunnel: two injured after collision!

On March 18, 2025 at 8 a.m. a dramatic incident occurred on the S10 in the Götschka tunnel near Neumarkt im Mühlkreis when a 59-year-old Romanian truck driver suffered a puncture in a semi-trailer vehicle. After emergency braking and a quick look at the damage, he tried to slowly steer the vehicle into the next breakdown bay. At this critical moment, however, a serious rear-end collision occurred: a 50-year-old Czech man, who was driving his car and a light trailer, collided with the stationary semi-trailer vehicle. Shortly afterwards, a third vehicle, a car driven by a 36-year-old woman from the Freistadt district, hit the trailer.

As a result of the impact, the 50-year-old was trapped in his vehicle and had to be freed by the volunteer fire department. He was flown by rescue helicopter to Linz Hospital with unspecified injuries. The 36-year-old driver also sustained injuries of an unspecified degree and was transported to UKH Linz. A total of 54 members of several volunteer fire departments, including Neumarkt/Mkr, Kefermarkt, Unterweitersdorf, Hagenberg and Wartberg, were deployed to clean the accident site and reopen the tunnel to traffic, which finally took place again at 11 a.m. These dramatic events highlight the dangers that lurk on the roads and the need for regular saddle inspection, including from the side diesattlermeisterin.com is addressed in order to avoid unexpected incidents.

Consequences of accidents and saddle care

Controlling the position of the saddle is crucial as changes can occur due to muscle gain or loss and daily use of the saddle. If the padding shrinks or no longer fits properly, serious injuries can result in a fall. Experts therefore recommend checking a saddle regularly and visiting a qualified saddler if necessary. The costs for this are around 50 euros per saddle, plus a kilometer allowance for the journey. During inspection, corrections can often be made immediately to ensure comfort and safety for rider and horse.