Collision on the B140: Two injured in an accident in Micheldorf!

Collision on the B140: Two injured in an accident in Micheldorf!

On April 29, 2025, at 6:38 p.m. there was a serious traffic accident on the B140 in the intersection area with Kienberg in Micheldorf, Upper Austria. The incident resulted in two vehicles colliding, resulting in injuries to two people. They were cared for by the Red Cross and taken to hospital, but the severity of their injuries remains undetermined. The alerted emergency services, including the Micheldorf fire department and the police, immediately carried out measures to secure the scene of the accident.

The fire department took over cleaning up the accident site and supported the recovery company, while two-way traffic regulations were set up at the accident site. During the rescue operations, the B140 was completely closed, causing significant delays in afternoon traffic. The exact course of the accident is currently being investigated by the police in order to determine the causes.

Safety situation in road traffic

This tragic incident is in the context of the general road safety situation. In 2024, a total of 349 people had fatal accidents in Austria, which represents a decrease of 13.2% compared to the previous year. It is the second lowest number of road deaths since Home Office records began in 1950. However, the issue of road safety remains highly relevant as preventive measures continue to be considered crucial by many authorities.

Interior Minister Gerhard Karner and Director General for Public Security, Franz Ruf, emphasize the importance of traffic monitoring and prevention. The main causes of accidents are carelessness, improper driving speed and right-of-way violations. This applies to both the accident statistics and the surveys regarding injured people.

Statistical developments

Traffic fatalities in Upper Austria amounted to 72 in 2024, a slight decrease of 75 compared to 2023. The development of road safety can also be tracked in traffic statistics. Last year, 8,300 drug-impaired drivers were no longer allowed to drive their vehicles, which indicates growing awareness of the issue.

In summary, road safety on Austria's roads has improved in recent years through various measures and increased awareness, but challenges continue to arise, particularly with regard to the behavior of road users. The incident in Micheldorf clearly shows that unsafe situations can arise at any time and that all road users must contribute to road safety.