Serious traffic accident on B 24: Big excitement in Schneizlreuth!

Serious traffic accident on B 24: Big excitement in Schneizlreuth!

On Thursday afternoon, a serious traffic accident occurred on the commuter route over the small German corner in Schneizlreuth, which resulted in several injuries. According to Krone, a 60-year-old Austrian who was traveling with a Hyundai from Lofer to Bad Reichenhall lost for previously unclear reasons to control his vehicle and got on the opposite lane. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m.

Several vehicles were involved in the incident. The 60-year-old initially touched an oncoming car of a 61-year-old Swiss who was able to dodge with his Mercedes but was still hit on the side of the vehicle front. The Hyundai then crashed head-on into the vehicle of a 24-year-old Austrian who drove behind the Swiss. This collision led to the 24-year-old car being pushed against another vehicle.

injury and rescue measures

The 24-year-old suffered serious injuries in the accident, while the person who caused the accident and the 61-year-old Swiss only suffered slight injuries. All three injuries were immediately taken to the hospital in Bad Reichenhall to be treated there. A total of three people were injured, as was reported to the KURIER. The total damage to the vehicles involved is estimated at around 70,000 euros.

The fire brigades from Schneizlreuth and Bad Reichenhall were quickly on site to secure the scene of the accident and to tow the vehicles involved. Bundesstraße 21 was partially completely closed until after 6 p.m.

traffic accidents in context

This accident is not isolated and joins a worrying trend. In 2023 there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, and although the number of accidents with personal damage remains at a similar level as in 1955, the general traffic load has increased in recent decades. According to Statista, topics such as insufficient distance, non -adapted speed and drive under the influence of alcohol. The efforts of traffic safety are supported by the goal of the “Vision Zero”, which aims not to record any racing deads by 2050.

The current figures illustrate the challenges shown: According to the 19,193, racing deaths in Germany decreased in Germany to 2,839 in Germany in Germany. Nevertheless, there is a need for action, especially with regard to the increasing figures of e-bike accidents that must also be observed in the future.