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Accident in Bad Mitterndorf: 23-year-old collides due to lightning ice
In Bad Mitterndorf (Styria), a 23-year-old crossed into the oncoming lane due to lightning ice and collided with two vehicles. The driver was taken to hospital with injuries.
Accident in Bad Mitterndorf: 23-year-old collides due to lightning ice
A serious accident occurred on Monday morning, November 18, 2024, on the Salzkammergut Road B145 in Bad Mitterndorf, Styria. A 23-year-old driver from the Liezen district probably lost control of her vehicle due to lightning ice and drove into the oncoming lane.
While she was driving on the wrong side of the road, she collided with two oncoming vehicles driven by two men, 27 and 58 years old, also from Liezen. Fortunately, the two men were uninjured, but some of the vehicles suffered significant damage.
Injuries to the driver
The young woman was taken to the DKH Schladming with injuries of an indeterminate degree, where she is being treated as an inpatient. The incident was particularly tragic for the driver as she not only risked her health due to the road conditions, but also the safety of other road users. Lightning ice can be extremely treacherous as it often occurs unexpectedly and can drastically deteriorate road conditions overnight. Drivers are repeatedly warned to be more careful, especially in the colder months. It remains to be seen how the driver will fare in the coming days and whether further information will be provided about the exact circumstances of the accident. as reported by www.5min.at.
Overall, the accident shows once again how important it is to adapt your individual driving characteristics to the weather conditions. Driving in winter conditions requires special attention and caution to avoid such accidents in the future.