A14 chaos after aquaplaning: 20-year-old crashes into a guiding rail!

A14 chaos after aquaplaning: 20-year-old crashes into a guiding rail!

A serious traffic accident occurred on Tuesday evening, June 3, 2025, on the A14 in the direction of Tyrol. A 20-year-old man lost control of his vehicle based on aquaplaning , which ultimately led to a collision with the guiding bag on the right side of the road. The car came to a standstill after the collision in the fast lane against the direction of travel. Fortunately, the driver was not injured, although the vehicle was expected to suffer a total loss.

The driver's alkotest was negative. The clean -up work on the highway led to a short -term blocking of the A14. The FRASTANZ fire brigade with three vehicles and 22 emergency services, as well as the Red Cross, which was on site with an ambulance and an emergency doctor vehicle, supported by six emergency services. A towing company was also called for vehicle recovery.

causes and dangers of aquaplaning

experts indicate that aquaplaning occurs especially in bad weather conditions and at the inappropriate speed. According to information from Bussgeld-info this can be favored by water accumulation, unsuitable tires and high speed. Tires must be able to pay water to keep contact with the road. In the event of flooding, a water film can be created that lifts the tires.

The risk of aquaplaning is particularly high when vehicles reach speeds over 80 km/h, especially with rear -wheel drive or old tires. Road sections with water accumulations, bridges and underpasses where puddles can arise, the dangers increase. In the event of aquaplaning, the drivers should keep calm, loosen the accelerator pedal and try a controlled steering to bring the vehicle back under control.

connection with further accidents

A similar incident took place on Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2023, on the A1 between Ybbs and Amstetten Ost. There, a driver also lost control of his vehicle due to aquaplaning and crashed into the guiding rail. In this case, the driver was transported to the clinic after first aid by the emergency services. The fire brigade carried out the rescue of the vehicle and cleaned the affected road in cooperation with ASFINAG, such as Noen

drivers should be aware of the dangers of aquaplaning and always think of their safety and other road users. A adjusted driving behavior and regular maintenance of the vehicles can contribute to avoiding such accidents.