Accident in Bad Mitterndorf: 23-year-old collides due to Blitzeis

Accident in Bad Mitterndorf: 23-year-old collides due to Blitzeis

A serious accident occurred on Monday morning, November 18, 2024, on Salzkammergut Straße B145 in Bad Mitterdorf, Styria. A 23-year-old driver from the Liezen district probably lost control of her vehicle for lightning ice and got on the oncoming lane.

While she drove on the wrong side of the street, she also collided with two oncoming vehicles that were controlled by two men, also 27 and 58 years old. Fortunately, the two men remained unharmed, but the vehicles sometimes suffered considerable damage to property.

injuries to the driver

The young woman was brought to the DKH Schladming with injuries of an indefinite degree, where she is treated inpatient. The incident was particularly tragic for the driver, since due to the road conditions, she not only risked her health, but also the safety of other road users. Blice ice can be extremely treacherous, as it often occurs unexpectedly and the road conditions can deteriorate drastically overnight. Drivers are always admonished to more caution, especially in the colder months. It remains to be seen how the handlebar will work in the coming days and whether further information on the exact circumstances of the accident will follow, as www.5min.at reports .

Overall, the accident once again shows how important it is to adapt the individual driving characteristics to the weather conditions. Driving under winter conditions requires special attention and caution so that such accidents can be avoided in the future.