Drama on the B120: Elektro-Porsche crashes in gravel truck in Gschwandt!

Drama on the B120: Elektro-Porsche crashes in gravel truck in Gschwandt!

On Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident on the B120 Scharnsteiner Straße in Gschwandt. An electrical Porsche, directed by a 63-year-old driver from Innsbruck, collided in a right-hand bend with an oncoming gravel truck, which was controlled by a 50-year-old driver from the Gmunden district. The accident occurred for an unknown cause when the sports car got onto the oncoming lane.

In the collision, both vehicles suffered considerable damage, especially on the driver's side. The Porsche driver was brought to the Gmunden Clinic with injuries indefinitely, while the truck driver was unharmed. A larger amount of equipment, which had to be bound by the fire brigade, escaped from the tank of the truck.

rescue and security measures

The Gschwandt fire brigade was immediately called to the scene of the accident to ensure the security of the area. She secured the scene of the accident, ensured fire protection and monitored the electric vehicle until it was towed. Towing services and a sweeping machine for road cleaning were also informed. The B120 was closed for several hours during the cleanup between Kranichsteg and Rabesberg, which required a large -scale detour via iron gates and Gschwandt.

The severity of the accident raises questions given the increasing use of electric vehicles. According to information in an article by SPIEGEL , heavy electric cars can increase the risk of accidents. The combination of high weight and sudden driving behavior could contribute to such tragic incidents.

The incident underlines the need for safety precautions and preventive measures in road traffic, especially when dealing with powerful electric vehicles.