E-scooter drivers seriously injured in the event of an accident in Salzburg

E-scooter drivers seriously injured in the event of an accident in Salzburg

In the city of Salzburg, an unfortunate incident occurred yesterday, in which a 14-year-old boy who was traveling with an e-scooter was hit by a car. The accident performed on Friday afternoon on Guggenmoosstraße, a busy traffic artery in the vicinity of the city center.

According to the first reports from the police, the 75-year-old driver ran over when entering a roundabout, apparently the e-scooter driver, who was currently driving on the street. Due to the impact, the young person was thrown over the hood of the car and landed on the asphalt. Such incidents in which bicycle or e-scooter drivers conflict with motorized vehicles are unfortunately not an isolated case and raise questions about traffic safety.

rescue and care of the injured

The rescue workers were immediately alerted and supplied the injured guy at the scene of the accident. He was then taken to the Salzburg University Hospital in order to undergo a more precise medical examination. The boy's condition could not be classified exactly at the time, and it remains to be seen which medical consequences this incident could have for him.

Lately, the use of e-scooters has increased in urban areas, which has caused various security concerns. Road users - whether on foot, on bicycles or in -cars - have to exercise special care to ensure that accidents of this kind are avoided. Such accidents are an alarming memory of the dangers lurking in road traffic, especially when several vehicle types interact in confined space.

The incident is examined by the authorities to clarify the exact circumstances. It is also taken into account to what extent the street space for e-scooter drivers is safe and which measures can be taken to improve traffic safety. The reported details about the accident are still sparse, but the police are expected to publish further information in the near future. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.salzburg24.at .