81-year-old survives accident at Freistädter level crossing intact

81-year-old survives accident at Freistädter level crossing intact

In a traffic accident in Freistadt on November 24, 2024, an 81-year-old driver was injured. The incident occurred at around 10:45 a.m. on a level crossing on Lasberger Straße secured with red light. The woman wanted to drive towards Freistadt when she collided with a railway car.

After the violent impact, the senior citizen managed to free herself out of her vehicle. Rescue workers were quickly on site and initiated medical care. Then she was taken to the hospital, fortunately no signs of alcohol influence were found in the alcohol tests. Fortunately, despite the dramatic situation, the woman was able to act independently.

traffic restrictions and investigations

The railway line was closed until 11:53 a.m. during the accident, which led to delays in train traffic. The incident also aroused the interest of the police, which has now initiated a comprehensive examination of the course of the accident. It is important to clarify the exact course of the event to avoid similar accidents in the future.