Accident in Gänserndorf: Four injured after driving at night without a driver's license

Accident in Gänserndorf: Four injured after driving at night without a driver's license

A serious traffic accident occurred in Gänserndorf on the night of November 28, 2024, in which four young people were injured. Around midnight, a 19-year-old man from Vienna was driving on the B 8 towards Angern. A 19-year-old woman was sitting in the front passenger seat, while two other passengers, an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old young man, were seated in the rear. What initially seemed like an ordinary trip quickly took a dramatic turn.

The driver, who allegedly tried to drive into the local area at too high a speed, lost control of the vehicle. He reportedly hit the curb, damaging a tire. This led to the car, which was in a critical condition, eventually crashing into a street lamp, a tree and traffic signs at the intersection of Tallesbrunner Hauptstrasse and Schulgasse. After the impact, the vehicle came to rest on its side.

Serious injuries and inability to drive

The two passengers in the front passenger seat were able to get out of the car independently and fortunately only suffered minor injuries. They were taken to the Mistelbach State Hospital for further treatment. The driver and the 18-year-old passenger, however, remained trapped in the vehicle and had to be rescued by the fire departments from Tallesbrunn, Weikendorf and Angern. Both sustained significant injuries and were transported to various hospitals; The driver was taken to the Mistelbach State Hospital and the 18-year-old to the Donaustadt Clinic in Vienna.

Of particular concern is the fact that the driver did not have a valid driver's license. This leads to legal consequences, as both the responsible administrative authority and the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office have already been informed of the incident and are investigating. This added dimension to the incident raises questions about road safety and the challenges associated with driving without a valid license.

This accident is another unfortunately common incident that highlights the dangers of road traffic and highlights the need for responsible driving, particularly among young drivers. The incident has left not only the people involved, but also their families and friends in a difficult situation - all because of a moment of carelessness and lack of consideration for traffic regulations.

For further information on the events and the ongoing investigation, see the report on www.5min.at can be viewed.