Teenage without a driver's license: spectacular accident at the Andorf train station!

Teenage without a driver's license: spectacular accident at the Andorf train station!

A spectacular accident occurred on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, when a 17-year-old novice drivers from the Schärding district steered a car with over 1.2 per mille in the blood in the municipality of Andorf. Around 10:45 p.m., the young person driving without a driver's license steered a car towards Ziegeleistrasse and drove frontally against a glass wall at the train station. This collision was so violent that the vehicle was catapulted through the underpass and thrown onto the railway tracks. Fortunately, the driver and his two passengers, a 23-year-old from the Ried district and a 15-year-old from Schärding, were able to free themselves from the car in good time before an approaching freight train rammed the car. Despite the dramatic situation, all three occupants remained only slightly injured and were taken to the Ried hospital, as the police officially confirmed.

The police, alarmed by the strong alcohol smell, carried out an alkotest at the teenager, which revealed the incredible: at 1.24 per thousand he was definitely unable to drive safely. The fire brigade was also on duty to secure the scene of the accident and help with the salvage. It is another alarming incident in a district that is already known for its challenges. According to information about the district of Schärding, where the accident took place, over 58,000 people live, and the region has to deal with commuters and economic conditions that have often been an issue in the past. This makes the persistent risks that arise from alcohol at the wheel, the more serious, since such incidents not only put the travelers, but also uninvolved third parties.

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The incident in Andorf is not only a further proof of how devastating drunkenness at the wheel can be, but memories of the responsibility and safety in road traffic are painfully illustrated in a cruel way. While the police investigations are continuing, it is clear that these risky decisions require immediate and strict measures given the consequences. The region, known for its beautiful landscapes and historical places, should not only serve as a backdrop for tragic events, but as a area of ​​responsibility for all road users.