Shocking accident on S16: family with toddler injured!

Shocking accident on S16: family with toddler injured!

On April 21, 2025, a serious accident occurred late in the afternoon on the Arlberg Expressway (S16) at road kilometer 59.55. A single vehicle, driven by a 29-year-old woman from Tyrol, left the road for unknown reasons. The car went onto the grass shoulder and hit a concrete barrier head-on, sending it into the air. Eventually the vehicle came to a stop with its wheels on the road. The car was totaled.

In addition to the driver, her husband and a 1.5-year-old child were in the car. All three people were injured to an unspecified degree and had to be taken by ambulance to the Feldkirch State Hospital. An alcohol test on the driver gave a negative result, indicating that she was sober at the time of the accident. The incident shocked not only those affected but also the local community.

Further accidents in the region

Four people were also injured in another incident in the Dalaaser Tunnel, Vorarlberg. Although the details of how the accident occurred are not yet known, the focus here is also on the injured and their state of health. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the accident. Current information on road safety in the region is available on the Eurostat website.

These accidents highlight the challenges that continue to exist in road traffic. Road safety remains a key concern that can be improved not only through preventive measures, but also by raising awareness among vehicle drivers. Every incident like the one on the Arlberg Expressway raises important questions about road safety and makes it clear how quickly serious accidents can occur.