Fatal crash on B 111: 76-year-old dies in frontal collision

Fatal crash on B 111: 76-year-old dies in frontal collision

A tragic traffic accident occurred today, on December 25, 2024, in the Hermagor district, more precisely on the B 111, Gailtalstrasse. At St. Pauler Bichl, a route between St. Stefan and Nötsch, there was a serious frontal collision. According to click Carinthia died a 76-year-old man from the Villach-Land district. The other involved, a 24-year-old man and a female passenger, suffered injuries unknown degrees and were immediately brought to LKH Villach.

in Hermagor, where this accident took place, 18,044 inhabitants currently live, such as The wikipedia reports . The region has experienced a significant decline in the population in the past 30 years, especially in the Lesachtal, where more than 12% of the population have migrated. Despite the demographic change, Hermagor has the lowest unemployment rate in Carinthia, which is supported by a strong service sector, especially in tourism.

While the reasons for the fatal accident are not yet clear, the region is shaped by important economic factors such as the tourist attractiveness of the Nassfeld ski area and the excellent gastronomy. Such incidents throw a shadow on the otherwise lively life in Hermagor, which is primarily shaped by the scenic beauties and the wintry leisure activities.