Shocking collision in Neuberg: Two injured after accident!

Shocking collision in Neuberg: Two injured after accident!

A serious traffic accident occurred on the evening of December 18, 2024 on Filzmooser Landesstraße in the Neuberg district. A 24-year-old man was driving his company vehicle towards Eben when a 76-year-old local man came towards him. The older driver signaled and wanted to turn onto a side street, but was unable to make sure the road was clear in time. The 24-year-old was unable to brake, which led to a head-on collision in which both drivers were injured.

The 24-year-old and the 76-year-old were taken to the Cardinal Schwarzenberg Clinic in Schwarzach with injuries of an unspecified degree. While the young driver was transported in an ambulance, the older driver reached his destination in the emergency helicopter. An alcohol test on the 24-year-old driver showed no impairment from alcohol, while a blood sample was taken from the 76-year-old in hospital. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the accident, and neither had other passengers in the vehicle. The Filzmooser Landesstraße had to be closed for about an hour for the clean-up work after the accident, as confirmed by the police release, which also provided the information about this incident meinkreis.at reported about the accident.

This incident highlights the dangers of driving, even for experienced drivers. The police appeal to all road users to always drive carefully and attentively to avoid accidents. It is important to take road safety seriously and, if in doubt, always wait a moment longer before turning onto a street. The procedure initiated to clarify the cause of the accident will be continued in order to prevent similar incidents in the future, according to the statement Salzburg Police.