Tragic accident in the Zillertal: E-car bounces off against tunnel portal!

Tragic accident in the Zillertal: E-car bounces off against tunnel portal!

In the night of Thursday, June 12, 2025, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Zillertal, more precisely in silent. According to a report by oe24 a 35-year-old died as his electrical car against the portal of the March tunnel crashed. The accident occurred around 1.15 a.m. when the driver was out and about the valley. After the violent impact, the vehicle caught fire and the man died at the scene of the accident.

the fire brigade and the emergency services, which were in use in addition to several police patrols, did not succeed in saving the driver's life. The public prosecutor has already ordered an autopsy of the deceased to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

extensive rescue measures

The large number of emergency services, including firefighters from Stumm, Kaltenbach, Ried and Schwaz, tried even more to control the situation. The rapid reaction of the rescue workers testifies to the challenges with which they are confronted in such critical moments.

This incident throws a light on an important topic: safety in road traffic. According to Statistics Austria are regularly recorded in Austria. This is done by electronic reports from police organs that transmit relevant data to the Federal Ministry of the Interior daily. Such statistics are crucial for the continuous observation of the accident and the improvement of traffic safety.

facts about traffic accidents in Austria

• recording of road traffic accidents with personal injury
• Accidents on streets with public transport are taken into account
• continuous monitoring to improve accident research and prevention
• Publication of the data takes place quarterly and annually

The dreary reality of such accidents reminds us of how important it is to move consciously and safely on road traffic. Every accident has tragic effects on those affected and their relatives.

Further details and information about this incident are also available on tirol orf where the current situation and the investigation is also reported.