Horrible accident in stable: 18-year-old crashes into trees!

Horrible accident in stable: 18-year-old crashes into trees!

A spectacular traffic accident occurred on December 19, 2024, when an 18-year-old man from the Spittal an der Drau district was traveling on the B106 federal highway towards the small community of Stall. Suddenly, for reasons that are still unclear, the young driver's vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and continued off-road, where it slid along an embankment for a distance of around 70 meters. The car eventually crashed into several trees before catapulting back onto the road, where it struck a traffic sign and came to a stop with serious damage. According to reports from fireworld.at The injured driver was taken to the Spittal/Drau hospital after initial treatment.

The alerted emergency services from the Stall fire department had to drag the wreckage off the road with 18 helpers using a tractor. The accident caused significant land damage as well as damage to some guide posts and traffic signs. A significantly damaged tree that posed a hazard had to be felled. Während der Bergungsarbeiten wurde der Verkehr für etwa eineinhalb Stunden wechselseitig angehalten, was zu erheblichen Behinderungen führte. An alcohol test revealed that the driver was moderately intoxicated, which is why his driver's license was temporarily revoked on site.

Community stable in focus

Stall, a small community with 1,479 inhabitants in the Spittal an der Drau district in Carinthia, is surrounded by picturesque nature and has a rich history that dates back to Celtic times. The region, known for its agriculture, is close to the impressive Goldberg and Kreuzeck group. The accident occurred near Gößnitz, one of the districts of the municipality. The situation at the scene of the accident, as well as the condition of the road, is made even more difficult by the narrow conditions in this rural area, which can be particularly critical in the case of rescue operations wikipedia.de reported.