Shocking truck accident in Bad Kleinkirchheim: drivers seriously injured

Shocking truck accident in Bad Kleinkirchheim: drivers seriously injured

In Bad Kleinkirchheim, a serious accident with a truck occurred on Friday. The incident made headlines on November 22, 2024 when a 46-year-old Croatian driver came off a freight path with his loaded vehicle and fell over 70 meters. This happened while he tried to drive uphill on a snow -covered path, but without snow chains, which led to his loss of control.

The truck slides and rolled back about 30 meters before he got off the road and plunged into the steep terrain. According to reports, the vehicle was loaded with feed, which also made the situation dangerous. "The driver was then able to free himself from the cab," said a police spokesman.

rescue and hospital stay

After the accident, the driver started the rescue chain and quickly received help. He was brought to the Spittal hospital on the Drau with injuries, where he was treated. An alkomato test carried out showed that it was not alcoholic, which is certainly a ray of hope in this otherwise unfortunate situation.

This incident has aroused the attention of the local authorities because it puts the dangers of driving without suitable equipment, especially in winter conditions. Such accidents could easily be avoided if the drivers use the right safety equipment and drive more carefully. For further details on this incident and other current developments, reports on platforms such as www.5min.at are read.