Frontal collision in Hohentauern: drivers seriously injured

Frontal collision in Hohentauern: drivers seriously injured

in Hohentauern, a small community in the picturesque Murtal, occurred on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a serious traffic accident. At around 12 noon, a car and a truck collided head -on, which led to serious injuries to one of the drivers. It shows once again how dangerous road traffic can be, especially with overtaking maneuvers.

The 50-year-old truck driver, who comes from the Liezen district, was on the B114 from the direction of Hohentauern towards Möderbrugg. According to reports, he overtaken an oncoming car that was directed by a 46-year-old driver from the Murtal district. The resulting collision led to a dramatic scenario in which the car driver suffered serious injuries and the truck driver drove easier injuries.

rescue measures and traffic disorders

The situation required immediate rescue measures. The seriously injured car driver was immediately flown to the Kalwang University Hospital, while the truck driver, despite his minor injuries, was transported to LKH Rottenmann. The alkotest was negative for both drivers, which means that alcohol at the wheel was not the reason for the accident in this case.

The force of the collision has severely damaged both vehicles, which led to a significant traffic jam. For all road users, the B114 was closed to all road users in the accident area from 12 noon to 2 p.m. In such situations, it is important that the rescue workers can work unhindered, which is why it was necessary to block the road.

The authorities regularly advise more caution when driving, especially when overtaking. Accidents can often occur if opponents are not perceived in time. The incident in Hohensuern is an urgent reminder for all road users to always be attentive and respectful to other vehicles. For a detailed view of the event and further information, see the current report www.5min.at .