Car fire on A2 at Ligist: Family can flee in good time!

Car fire on A2 at Ligist: Family can flee in good time!

On June 1, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred on the A2 motorway at Ligist in Styria when a car caught fire. At around 1:45 p.m., the 48-year-old driver from Lower Austria noticed smoke from the engine compartment while driving. As a result of this dangerous Situation, he stopped the vehicle in the Steinberg area on the breakdown strip to bring himself and his family to safety.

The driver was traveling with his wife and two children, who could all leave the burning vehicle in good time. Despite the fast evacuation, the car burned out completely. Several passing road users noticed the fire and immediately alerted the emergency services. During the extinguishing work, both lanes of the A2 had to be temporarily blocked. The burned -out vehicle was later removed by a breakdown service. The exact cause of the fire has so far been unknown, which indicates the importance of traffic safety and accident prevention.

traffic safety in focus

The situation on the streets is observed not only in Austria, but also nationwide. Data on the traffic safety situation are obtained by official statistics such as road traffic accident statistics to create the basis for measures in legislation, traffic education, in road construction and vehicle technology. These surveys include extensive information on various accident events and causes, which facilitates the development of effective security strategies. According to the statistics of a Federal Statistical Office, accidents are analyzed in detail and serve as the basis for state transport policy.

The Federal Institute for Roads (BAST) has also established various traffic safety indicators (SPI) for a differentiated illustration of the security situation in road traffic. In an analysis carried out in 24 countries, there was great heterogeneity with regard to the implementation of the SPI and its influence on traffic safety strategies. The aim is to learn more about how vehicle technology and infrastructure can contribute to improving traffic safety, for example through innovative technologies and assistance systems. Among other things, factors such as the perception of the traffic climate and driving behavior under the influence of alcohol are considered, as in a report of the BAST.