An accident in Deutschlandsberg: alcoholic driver and heroic savior

An accident in Deutschlandsberg: alcoholic driver and heroic savior

on Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Germany. A 47-year-old man who was heavily alcoholic was injured in the incident when he got off the road with his car and crashed into a tree. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. on the South Styrian Grenzstraße (B69), when the driver, coming from Soboth, lost control of his vehicle.

When the car raced against the tree, it developed smoke and sparks were visible in the underbody. This alarmed residents and passing drivers. Fortunately, a 25-year-old man from the Graz area and his colleague were on hand. They acted quickly and pulled the unconscious driver out of the burning car in good time, which shortly afterwards got into full fire.

brave rescue in the accident

The two helpers showed remarkable courage and determination when they pulled the man out of the danger zone. The fire brigades of St. Oswald and Soboth also reacted quickly and were deployed with a total of 14 people to extinguish the fire that could be quickly brought under control.

The 47-year-old injured driver was then brought to the state hospital (LKH) Deutschlandsberg by the emergency services. There was an alcohol test that resulted in considerable alcoholization. The incident raises questions about traffic safety and the responsibility of alcohol, especially in the winter months, where such accidents can have frequent consequences.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances that led to this accident. The condition of the driver remains unclear, but the incident once again shows how important quick action is in emergency situations. It remains to be seen which further information about this critical situation will come to light, www.5min.at reports .