Tragic traffic accident: 76-year-old dies on B111 in Gailtal!

Tragic traffic accident: 76-year-old dies on B111 in Gailtal!

St. Paul im Gailtal, Österreich - On December 25, 2024, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the B111 Gailtal Straße in the Hermagor district that had fatal consequences. At around 10:20 a.m., a 24-year-old man from the Hermagor district collided with the vehicle of a 76-year-old man from Villach-Land. The older driver suddenly turned left towards the town center of St. Paul, which resulted in the collision, such as "https://www.meinbezirk.at/gailtal/76-jaehriger-kam-bie-auf-b11-ums-leben_a7079839") meinbezirk.at href = "https://www.regionews.at/newsdetail/toedlicher_aufsCunfall_auf_der_b11-613231"> Regionws.at reported.

Despite immediate braking, the young driver could no longer avoid in time. According to eyewitnesses, the 76-year-old left his vehicle independently before collapsing shortly afterwards. Sanimation measures initiated immediately by first aiders and the rapid rescue workers were unsuccessful, and the man died at the scene of the accident. The 24-year-old and his 30-year-old passenger suffered injuries of an indefinite degree and had to be brought to the Villach State Hospital. The driver's alkotest was negative, which indicates a non -alcoholic.

accident consequences and emergency services

The accident had a significant impact on traffic on the B111, which was only accessible during the rescue work. In addition to the police, the emergency services also included the volunteer fire brigades from St. Paul/Gail and St. Stefan/Gail, which supported on site. The condition of the injured was monitored by the emergency services, while the investigation into the exact cause of the accident was initiated.