Tragic accident in Wulkradersdorf: a dead man and a seriously injured!

Tragic accident in Wulkradersdorf: a dead man and a seriously injured!

Wulkaprodersdorf, Österreich - A tragic traffic accident occurred on Thursday morning in Wulkradersdorf, a market town in Burgenland, which is located in the Eisenstadt-Umgebung district. A car and a truck collided, which led to enormous consequences. The driver of the car was killed in the violent collision before the rescue workers could intervene. A passenger was seriously injured and had to be taken to the Eisenstadt hospital with an emergency doctor car, as the state security center reported. The exact circumstances of the accident are currently still unclear and the police are determined.

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Wulkradersdorf is not only known for its viticulture tradition, but also as an important traffic junction in northern Burgenland. The total area of ​​the municipality is 12.22 km² and it has a population of 1,947 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024). The place is picturesque in the Wulka level, protected by the surrounding mountains, and has a rich history that goes back to the Neolithic. The community also has historical connections to the Celtic and Roman era and was first mentioned in 1252. The name Wulkradersdorf comes from the Wulka river, which flows through the community and flows into Lake Neusiedler, as can be read on wikipedia

The municipal administration is headed by Mayor Friedrich Zarits (ÖVP), who was elected to this office in 2012. The place is considered a cultural center for the Burgenland Croatian population and offers many leisure opportunities and a deeply rooted community.