Tragic accident drama in Zwettl: Two dead after collision!

Tragic accident drama in Zwettl: Two dead after collision!

There was a tragic traffic accident in the Waldviertel this morning in which two men were killed. According to police investigations, the car of a 61-year-old from the Zwettl district crossed into the opposite lane at around 8:20 a.m. and collided head-on with the vehicle of a 44-year-old from the Gmünd district. The force of the impact threw both vehicles off the road, while the engine block of one of the cars was ripped out. Any help came too late for the two drivers; they died at the scene of the accident.

Police currently believe the 61-year-old may have acted with suicidal intentions, making the tragedy even more shocking vienna.at reported. In a separate incident, a fugitive driver was also involved in a spectacular accident in the region. On January 3rd at 10:57 a.m., the fire department was called to rescue a vehicle after the driver made a sharp left turn at the Edelhof intersection. He crashed into a curb and hit a railing with full force, which ultimately led to burst tires and massive damage to the car.

The Rudmanns fire department was mobilized immediately and arrived at the scene after just a few minutes. They blocked both lanes and ensured that the car was safely loaded and parked. This operation ended after about 45 minutes, with the fire department receiving thanks for its constructive cooperation with the police meinkreis.at reported. Such dramatic traffic accidents underline the difficulties and dangers of road traffic in this region.