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Tragic accident in Zillertal: electric car crashes into tunnel portal!
A traffic accident in Stumm, Zillertal, claimed the life of an electric car driver who crashed into a tunnel portal.
Tragic accident in Zillertal: electric car crashes into tunnel portal!
On the night of Thursday, June 12, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Zillertal, more precisely in Stumm. According to a report by oe24 A 35-year-old local died when his electric car crashed into the portal of the Märzentunnel. The accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. when the driver was heading into the valley. After the violent impact, the vehicle caught fire and the man died at the scene of the accident.
The fire brigade and rescue service, which were deployed alongside several police patrols, were unable to save the driver's life. The public prosecutor has already ordered an autopsy of the deceased to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.
Extensive rescue measures
The large number of emergency services, including firefighters from Stumm, Kaltenbach, Ried and Schwaz, tried even harder to bring the situation under control. The rapid response of rescue workers is a testament to the challenges they face in such critical moments.
This incident sheds light on an important issue: road safety. Loud Statistics Austria Road traffic accidents with personal injuries are regularly recorded in Austria. This is done through electronic reports from police authorities, which transmit relevant data to the Federal Ministry of the Interior on a daily basis. Such statistics are crucial for the continuous monitoring of accidents and improving road safety.
Facts about traffic accidents in Austria
- Erfassung von Straßenverkehrsunfällen mit Personenschäden
- Unfälle auf Straßen mit öffentlichem Verkehr werden berücksichtigt
- Kontinuierliche Überwachung zur Verbesserung von Unfallforschung und -prävention
- Veröffentlichung der Daten erfolgt quartalsweise und jährlich
The sad reality of such accidents reminds us how important it is to be aware and safe on the road. Every accident has a tragic impact on those affected and their families.
Further details and information about this incident are also available Tyrol ORF available, where the current situation and the investigations are also reported.