Heavy rear -end collision on the Rhine Valley motorway: traffic jam to the Pfänder tunnel!

Heavy rear -end collision on the Rhine Valley motorway: traffic jam to the Pfänder tunnel!

Rheintalautobahn A14, 6850 Dornbirn, Österreich - A traffic accident on the Rhine Valley Autobahn A14 caused considerable disorders in early traffic on December 4, 2024. At 7:35 a.m., three vehicles collided after a 24-year-old driver had to slow down due to tight traffic. A 61-year-old driver was able to dodge in time, while the 64-year-old driver of the third car reacted too late and touched the other two vehicles. The impact led to minor injuries among the two younger drivers who were examined on site; The 64-year-old had to be brought to the Dornbirn hospital for further treatment. All drivers were not alcoholic, as was found, and the 61-year-old was unharmed, reported Vol.at .

chaos on the highway and long traffic jams

The accident led to the blocking of the left lane over an hour, which significantly impaired traffic. Cutlets emerged not only on the A14, but also on the L190 between Dornbirn and Lauterach, which stretched in both directions. Drivers had to expect around 30 minutes with a loss of time, which heavily burdened the morning traffic. Emergency services, including two vehicles of the motorway police and an emergency doctor team, were quickly on site to help the injured and secure the traffic, as Autozini reported.

These incidents underline the need to remain careful in dense traffic and to maintain a defensive driving style to prevent similar situations and to ensure safety on the streets.