Danger! Handy distraction leads to serious accident on the B120!
Danger! Handy distraction leads to serious accident on the B120!
on Saturday evening, May 31, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the B120 Scharnsteiner Straße in the municipal area of Gschwandt in the Gmunden district. According to Fireworld, a 31-year-old Croatin from the Gmunden district drove Gmunden at around 8:40 p.m. Came. As a result of this incident, her vehicle caught several times before it drove into a steep embankment and was badly damaged there.
The accident site was secured by the fire brigade. Forces released the enclosed driver, who was brought to the clinic after emergency medical care. The detour of the traffic ensured that the B120 had to be blocked for about an hour.
causes of the accident
The police found that distraction from the mobile phone was the primary cause of the accident. Such distractions are an increasing problem in road traffic, as well as an examination of the BAST. In this study, smartphone use was recorded by various road users, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
The results showed that 4.9% of car drivers were actively busy with their smartphone. Using is particularly high for younger people under the age of 25, while older road users rarely use the smartphone. There is a clear need for action to reduce the distraction and risk potential, especially among male and younger drivers.
increase risk awareness
In addition to the accident statistics,The challenge of smartphone use leads to a growing awareness of the dangers that emerge from distracted drivers. According to ORF, the need for measures to sensitize road users to the risks of mobile phone use in road traffic is becoming more and more urgent. This could be done through information campaigns and increased controls.
The accident at Gschwandt again illustrates how crucial it is to minimize distraction through smartphone use in order to ensure safety in road traffic. The incident should serve as a wake -up call for all road users to take the dangers of distraction seriously.
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