Fatal tunnel crash on A9: passenger dies in misfortune!
Fatal tunnel crash on A9: passenger dies in misfortune!
On the night of Saturday, a tragic traffic accident occurred on the A9 Pyhrnautobahn in the Tunnel Wald. As Kosmo , a 44-year-old driver collided with the concrete spout of a breakdown bay at around 3.30 a.m. In this accident, his 44-year-old passenger still succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident.
The driver himself was brought to the UKH Kalwang with injuries of an undefined degree. Due to the rescue and salvage work, the highway had to be closed for about two hours, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. This tragic scene is not the only one that is currently shaking the country.
increasing number of accidents in Austria
Another serious accident occurred on May 20 in the Liezen district, where a 69-year-old cyclist was overtaken by a car and switched to the middle of the road without warning. He died in the hospital on the same day. The most common causes of accidents this year are carelessness and distraction.
diverse accidents and investigations
In addition to the fatal accidents on Saturday night, there were further incidents. On Friday afternoon, a 56-year-old motorcyclist in St. Johann im Saggautal was fatal at an overtaking maneuver. He crashed into the vehicle of a 37-year-old driver and died at the scene of the accident.
An 18-year-old overturned on the Packer federal road; He also suffered serious head injuries and was put into an artificial deep sleep. His 15-year-old passenger also had serious injuries. In Trofaiach in the Leoben district, the police investigated a 59-year-old Grazer, who initially fled from the scene of the accident after several reported collisions on the B115. Investigators assume that he has deliberately caused clashes, with two children being slightly injured in these accidents.
statistics on traffic accidents
The Statistics Austria collects traffic accidents with personal damage and provides data on roads with public transport. This data is electronically recorded by police organs and transmitted daily to statistics Austria to provide reliable basic data for accident research and prevention. The results are published quarterly and annually.
Overall, an alarming trend is shown in the country's accident statistics. In order to increase safety on the streets, not only traffic measures, but also an increased awareness of the dangers in road traffic.
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