Traffic accident in Faistenau: passenger dies after collision

Traffic accident in Faistenau: passenger dies after collision

In the evening hours of November 27, 2024, there was a serious traffic accident in Faistenau that had tragic consequences. A 22-year-old driver from the Salzburg surrounding area was traveling on the Hintersestrasse on the Hintersestrasse and tried to overtake a regular bus in front of him. There was a serious collision in an elongated right curve.

The young man overtaken an oncoming vehicle column when overtaking and collided head -on with a car in which four women between the ages of 52 and 61 were sitting. The impact was violent, and the injuries that the 61-year-old passenger suffered were so serious that she later died in the hospital. A large rescue team, including five crews of the Red Cross as well as several emergency doctors and practical doctors, was quickly on site to supply the injured and transport them to various hospitals, including the Salzburg accident hospital and the Salzburg University Hospital. One of the people was even flown to Cardinal Schwarzenberg Clinic in Schwarzach in the Pongau with the rescue helicopter Martin 1.

Details for accident recording

The fire brigades from Hof near Salzburg and Faistenau were also in action and helped to clear the scene of the accident, with a total of 49 firefighters being mobilized. The professional and quick reaction of the rescue workers played a crucial role to cope with the chaos at the scene of the accident.

An alco test by the driver showed a value of 0.00 per thousand, which means that alcohol had not contributed to the impairment of its driving style. The police have started the investigation into the exact approach of the accident to clarify the causes and circumstances. Such tragic incidents always raise questions and show the dangers that can occur when overtaking in risky situations.

The sad news of the death of the 61-year-old woman has caused deep sympathy in the region. It remains to be seen which consequences this accident will have for the responsible driver and the other road users. For everyone involved, this incident remains a drastic example of the risks of road traffic and the importance of caution and consideration in road traffic.

For more information about the course of the accident, the details on www.fireworld.at .