Review collision at Graz: Two injuries after a rear-end collision!

Review collision at Graz: Two injuries after a rear-end collision!

Kreisverkehr Söding, Österreich - In the late afternoon, a serious rear -end collision with four vehicles in the Söding roundabout at Graz occurred. A 53-year-old from the Graz area district overlooked a standing column around 5 p.m. and crashed into the last car. As a result, another vehicle and finally a third were involved in a chain reaction. As reported 5min.at, two people were slightly injured in the accident and had to be first cared for by the emergency services and then brought to the University Hospital Graz.

roundabout rules in focus

The incident raises questions about the traffic rules in the roundabout, a hub where there should be clear right of way to avoid accidents. The regulations on right of way in the roundabout are specified in Section 8 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). However, these regulations can only be used if corresponding traffic signs such as the "roundabout" and "Grant the right of way!" Otherwise, the general right of way is valid. Further information on the specific regulations can be found in the traffic lexicon, where the challenges and rules for roundabouts are explained in detail. These regulations are of great importance to prevent collisions and accidents in road traffic.

The complexity of circular immorters requires special attention and consideration from all road users. In particular, the overlooking of stop signals or watchful behavior when entering a roundabout can be crucial for avoiding such tragedies. Road safety remains an important topic in the region, especially after an incident like this, which illustrates the need for clear traffic education.