According to initial information, the accident happened at an unrestricted level crossing in the municipality of Schalchen. In wintry driving conditions, a driver may have overlooked an approaching train around 5 p.m. The train driver could no longer prevent a collision. The car was hit by the train, and any help came too late for the driver. She suffered such serious injuries in the accident that she died at the scene of the accident.
The volunteer fire brigades in Furth, Mattighofen and Schalchen came to do the clean-up work. The train route was interrupted between Mattighofen and Mauerkirchen, the ÖBB set up a rail replacement service. Details were not known for the time being. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Source: Nachrichten
