Shocking highway collision: Two injured and massive traffic jams!
On February 17, 2025, there was a traffic accident on the B168 between an 18-year-old and a 34-year-old. Both drivers were injured.
Shocking highway collision: Two injured and massive traffic jams!
A serious accident occurred today on the B168 when an 18-year-old collided head-on with the car of a 34-year-old from Pinzgau. The impact was so severe that the older driver's vehicle was thrown into the ditch, while the driver's car came to a stop on the road. Loud orf.at Both drivers were injured in the incident and were transported to the Tauern Clinic in Zell am See after receiving first aid. What is striking is that neither of them had alcohol in their blood, which is often the case in such accidents. Nevertheless, there was significant damage to both vehicles.
Traffic delays and clean-up work
The accident caused the B168 to be temporarily closed, causing significant traffic jams in both directions. The police carried out the clearing work in order to reopen the road as quickly as possible. Such injuries and the associated property damage are a reminder of how important road safety is. The incident also illustrates that careless driving, regardless of age, can have fatal consequences leo.org notes by pointing out the importance of traffic education.