Dramatic traffic accident in Vesielach: Fire brigade in action!

Dramatic traffic accident in Vesielach: Fire brigade in action!

On June 5, 2025, a traffic accident near Vesielach, Stein in the Jaunal district, occurred around 7 p.m. A vehicle driver lost control of his car, which then came to a stop on a hedge. The fire brigade in the Jaun Valley was alerted to carry out security work after the accident was reported, as Klick Kärnten reported.

The tasks of the fire brigade included securing the accident site and the stabilization of the vehicle. However, since the fire brigade itself could not be resolved, a towing service was entrusted with the task. The entire duration was about an hour and a half, according to which the fire department's operational readiness was restored. The exact cause of the accident remains the subject of police investigations.

another use on the same day

Already in the early morning hours of the same day, at 5:27 a.m., the fire brigades St. Peter/Spittal and Spittal an der Drau were alerted to another traffic accident on the A10 Tauern highway. There, the emergency services apt on a truck that was loaded with pork and touched the guideline, which significantly damaged the semitrailer. The ladder, about 15 tons of meat, was distributed over the road, which caused a subsequent car driver to also be involved in the accident. The use, represented by [fire brigade Spittal] (https://ff-spittal.at/ Emergency reports/2648-vu security-lkw-bus/), required cooperation with the Autobahn police, ASFINAG and a towing service.

The fire brigade was used for about five hours, with 15 emergency services and four vehicles being needed. The tasks included the reconciliation of the charging, the rescue of the damaged tractorizer and the subsequent cleaning of the lane.

traffic accident statistics and security

The frequency and the events of such traffic accidents are always in the focus of traffic safety statistics. This is collected by the Federal Statistical Office and offers comprehensive, reliable data on the traffic safety situation. This data forms the basis for the measures in legislation, traffic education, road construction and vehicle technology. It captures accidents with personal damage or property damage and provides in -depth insights into the causes of accidents and consequences, which ultimately serves to improve traffic safety.

The statistics not only show the structures of the accident, but also provide important information that affects infrastructure and traffic safety policy. Many of the measures taken in this area are based on the findings that are obtained from the accident statistics.