Serious accident in St. Anton: Pedestrians injured after collision!

Serious accident in St. Anton: Pedestrians injured after collision!

St. Anton am Arlberg, Österreich - A serious traffic accident occurred on Wednesday evening in St. Anton am Arlberg. A 20-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car on an illuminated protection path when he wanted to cross the Arlbergstrasse. The unfortunate incident happened shortly after 8.30 p.m. when the young man was touched by the right side mirror of the vehicle of a 19-year-old driver, the police reported. Due to the impact, the pedestrian was thrown onto the banquet, where he stayed with shoulder injuries and finally had to be taken care of. He was then taken to the Zams hospital.

The driver and his passenger remained unharmed and got away with the horror. Such traffic accidents raise the question of security in traffic, especially on protection paths. In order to increase safety for pedestrians, a clear separation between vehicle and pedestrian traffic is of crucial importance. Measures to closing traffic, especially near important facilities such as hospitals, are essential. According to Secure-krankenhaus.de , traffic routes should be designed so that pedestrians and vehicles are separated from each other. This not only increases security, but also facilitates access for emergency vehicles.

Safe access for emergency services is essential, and there should always be enough wide access. The requirements described explain that sidewalks should be at least 1.50 meters wide to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. The special requirements for secure traffic access are necessary to avoid further accidents and to ensure the safety of all road users. In the event of a need, for example by increased number of visitors, such measures can also be extended to the design of loading lamps and fire brigade access.