Bus accident in Villach: Pedestrian injured when crossing

Bus accident in Villach: Pedestrian injured when crossing

on Thursday evening, November 28, 2024, there was an unfortunate accident in Villach. Around 8:45 p.m., a 51-year-old pedestrian was hit by a bus while crossing a protection path. This incident happened near Villach Lind and provided blocked streets, as witnesses reported.

When the bus turned into Willroider Straße, he met the woman who was on the protection path. According to the State Police Directorate Carinthia disturbed. The 51-year-old was immediately brought to the LKH Villach after the incident, where she is treated with injuries to an indefinite degree.

Investigations and first results

The exact circumstances of the accident are currently still unclear. Details about the course of the accident still have to be determined. It is interesting to note that the driver of the bus had an alkotest carried out that was negative. This suggests that alcohol was not one of the causes of the incident.

The police will continue to investigate this matter and clarify the exact processes of the incident. In the coming days, more information about the health of the injured pedestrian and the result of the police investigations could be published.