Schwenninger Steig: Tragic accident leaves several injured!

Schwenninger Steig: Tragic accident leaves several injured!

A serious traffic accident on the Schwenninger Steig caused a stir and numerous injuries at the weekend. A 19-year-old Audi driver was driving on a wet road when he lost control of his vehicle due to inappropriate speed. The car left the road, overturned and hit its roof against a large traffic sign before coming to rest on its roof. Again Black Forest messenger reported that in this terrible incident, in addition to the driver, two young passengers were injured: a 17-year-old passenger was trapped in the car, while a 13-year-old passenger was thrown from the vehicle.

Rescue workers on a large scale

Several rescue teams were quickly on site, including three emergency doctors and a rescue helicopter. The tone of chaos was heightened by the glaring injuries and dramatic condition of the injured. The fire department had to use technical equipment to free the trapped vehicle occupant. After receiving emergency medical care, the 13-year-old was transported to a hospital via helicopter, while the other two were treated in the ambulance. The total damage from the accident amounts to around 8,000 euros. Due to the accident recording and rescue, the Schwenninger Steig was closed for several hours, which also had an impact on local public transport, such as Swabian reported.

This incident brings back memories of a tragic collision in 2019 in which three people died. Due to the repeated accidents on the Schwenninger Steig, the first steps have already been taken to improve traffic monitoring. The public prosecutor's office is keeping a close eye on the conditions, and the incident committed by the person who caused the accident will result in legal consequences.