Zillertal: 93 -year -old drives in Bach - dramatic accident while parking

Von WOM

An unusual traffic accident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the picturesque Zillertal, Tyrol. A 93-year-old man had tried to park his car into a parking lot, possibly slipped with an unfortunate maneuver and plunged into a nearby stream. The incident expected passers -by and road users as well as they discovered the scene.

The older driver, whose name was not published for legal reasons, was fortunately saved from the vehicle in the incident. According to reports, he was not attentive enough when parking, which ultimately led to his fall through the embankment. The fire brigade and emergency services quickly arrived at the scene of the accident and provided first aid.

Details on the accident

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. According to the initial knowledge of the police, the man drove from a parking space towards the street when he lost control of his vehicle. The car crossed the curb and fell into the cold stream that runs next to the parking lot. Passers -by showed the authorities immediately and informed.

rescue workers were quickly on site and were able to free the senior out of the car. Fortunately, he got away with minor injuries. It is believed that technical problems or a health incident led to this mishap during driving.

In recent years, there have been increasing reports in the Zillertal about similar accidents in which outdated vehicles and their drivers played a role. The authorities appeal to regularly check the driving suitability of older people in order to avoid accidents of this kind. In this regard, a spokesman said: "Old vehicles are no longer considered safe and should be exchanged for newer models if necessary".

The current event also serves as a memory of the need for security training for seniors, especially with regard to modern cars and their operation. Experts advise you to complete driving lessons at regular intervals to refresh the driving technique and ensure that the requirements of traffic are grown.

One of the other aspects that must be taken into account is the responsibility of the relatives, to support their older relatives and, if necessary, to keep them from trips if external circumstances require this. Such events can not only affect the lives of the drivers, but also endanger that of other road users.

The Zillertal and its surroundings are known for their scenic beauty, but the picturesque backdrop also requires special care in road traffic. Ultimately, this incident shows that more awareness of safety in road traffic is necessary. For more information on similar incidents and current traffic safety in the Zillertal, Read here at www.krone.at .