Tragedy on S2: 17-year-old dies in feverish fire crash

Tragedy on S2: 17-year-old dies in feverish fire crash

A shocking traffic accident in Vienna has shocked the city. On Sunday night, around 2:45 a.m., a tragic incident occurred on the S2 in the Donaustadt district. An 18-year-old driver lost control of his powerful vehicle due to excessive speed, crashed into a concrete barrier and caught fire. The smoking wreckage of the car was witnessed by horrified witnesses, including family members of the occupants, who desperately tried to save the 17-year-old passenger, according to a report by Today. Unfortunately it was too late; the 17-year-old died in the burning car.

Shocking speeding violations

Just a few hours earlier, police forces in Vienna had stopped two extremely fast drivers. A 28-year-old was caught driving at 181.8 km/h instead of the permitted 100 km/h on the S2, while a 41-year-old was caught driving at an incredible 159.3 km/h instead of 80 km/h on the A23 in Floridsdorf. Both drivers were immediately banned from driving because the alcohol tests were negative vienna.at reported. These frightening speeding incidents shed light on the dangers of speeding in urban areas, which apparently also had fatal consequences on this tragic night.

The police have started an investigation into the fatal accident, while the professional fire brigade extinguished the burning vehicle and carried out first aid measures. The victims, two teenagers, including the seriously injured driver and the 16-year-old, were taken to hospital in critical condition, with the driver's life in acute danger.