On Monday morning, the main fire station Bad Ischl and the volunteer fire brigades Pfandl and Rußbach were alerted to a traffic accident on the B158 Wolfgangsee Strasse. The serious accident, in which three cars were involved, occurred at around 6.45 a.m. in the Haiden local area in the municipality of Bad Ischl (Gmunden district).
A 77-year-old from Bad Aussee (district of Liezen) was on the B158 towards Bad Ischl at 6.45 a.m. on the B158 when he got onto the oncoming lane due to the cause. A 59-year-old from Bad Ischl (Gmunden district) drove in the opposite direction. A 23-year-old drove from St. Gilgen (Salzburg-Land district) immediately behind him.
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The 77-year-old collided head-on with the 59-year-old’s car. Its car was thrown against the street railway line by the impact of the impact and came to a standstill after about 100 meters. The 77-year-old’s car overturned and initially landed on the car of the 23-year-old before it finally occurred on the driver’s side on the road.
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The 77-year-old was caught in the vehicle and still succumbed to his fatal injuries on site. The 23-year-old and the 59-year-old were injured indefinitely and taken to the hospital after the first aid by the emergency doctor.
Four patrol cars from the Bad Ischl police inspection were at the scene of the accident and supported the measures for protection and traffic regulation. A towing company transported the incredible vehicles. The ÖAMTC helicopter C6 from Salzburg was also requested.
After the person rescue, the roadway was cleaned by debris and expired equipment. The B158 was closed on both sides during the cleanup. After about two hours, the operation was completed.
Source: Nachrichten
