Devastating accident on the A14: transporter dragged under truck!

Devastating accident on the A14: transporter dragged under truck!

A14, Vorarlberg, Österreich - A serious accident occurred at 7.30 p.m. on the A14 between Klaus and Rankweil towards Tyrol. A van crashed into a saddle tractor from behind, the trailer of which literally pressed the van among itself. The impact force was enormous and the truck only stops after around 150 meters. The vehicle was dragged along, which dramatically tightened the situation, reports vorarlberg.orf.at .

The driver of the small truck was caught in the impact in the wreck. Fire brigade and rescue workers were quickly on site and were finally able to free the seriously injured man out of the vehicle. During the rescue work, the A14 remained completely closed in the direction of Tyrol for over an hour, which led to significant traffic disruptions.

traffic relevance of the A14

The A14, also known as the Rhine Valley/Walgau Autobahn, is one of the most important traffic arteries in Vorarlberg. It not only connects the most important cities such as Bregenz and Feldkirch, but also plays a central role in goods traffic and tourism because they offer connections to the German motorway network and the S16 to the Inntal Autobahn. This highway is particularly well frequented, which often leads to traffic jams and traffic problems, as Worthworth as.at . The connection is crucial for mobility in the region, and every incident can have far -reaching effects on traffic.