Serious rear-end collision on the western highway: Eleven people affected

Serious rear-end collision on the western highway: Eleven people affected

A serious traffic accident on the A1 western motorway caused significant disruption last day. Several vehicles were involved in the incident - a total of eleven people required medical care as a result.

The incident resulted in a rear-end collision that took place in the evening hours. A driver was so trapped in his vehicle that firefighters from Melk had to use hydraulic rescue equipment to free him. After receiving first aid, the injured man was taken to hospital in an emergency helicopter. Another person involved in the accident also needed urgent help and was transported by ground to another clinic.

Injured and uninjured

Of the eleven people, four were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries of an unspecified degree, while fortunately five other people were uninjured. This incident shows how quickly dangerous situations can arise on the roads.

The police and rescue workers were on duty for several hours to care for the injured and to secure the scene of the accident. During the rescue and recovery work, the highway had to be completely closed in both directions, resulting in a kilometer-long traffic jam and significantly affecting traffic.

The exact causes of the accident have not yet been fully clarified. It remains to be hoped that the people affected can recover as quickly as possible and that a rethinking of road safety takes place in order to avoid such serious accidents. For more information and details, we will keep our readers updated, as reported by www.noen.at.