Spectacular accident in Kaumberg: Ms. crashes against bridge railings

Spectacular accident in Kaumberg: Ms. crashes against bridge railings

In an alarming incident, a serious traffic accident occurred on Thursday shortly after 4 p.m. in Kahrberg. A 77-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle in a right curve and crashed with full force against the bridge railing of the bike path, but she would almost be bounced up with a truck. Witnesses reported on the scene and drama of the moment when the car came off the road and finally came to a stop after a section of the railing was torn out.

After the impact, passers -by and employees of the nearby Lunzer company hurried to help and immediately started the rescue chain. The fire brigade was alerted and quickly moved out to the scene of the accident. The first information indicates that the pensioner was not trapped in the car. However, the driver's door was so deformed by the impact that it could no longer be opened.

rescue operation and scene of the accident

The rescue workers, including the Red Cross from Hainfeld, worked on gently freeing the woman from her vehicle. The emergency doctor who arrived with a helicopter immediately took over medical care. Eyewitnesses were relieved that the woman apparently had no serious injuries, even though the scenario was very scary.

The force of the impact was enormous, and the shocked spectators agreed that the struck was very lucky in misfortune. The Situation could almost have ended far more catastrophic if it had actually taken the right of way to the truck. Fortunately, the bridge railing could also prevent greater damage.

The road conditions in this area are usually certain, but this incident shows how quickly situations can change on the street. Drivers should always be vigilant and adapt the speed in curves to avoid similar accidents.

For further information about this incident, the details in a report on www.noen.at available.