Two injuries after dramatic crash on the B70 in Klagenfurt!

Two injuries after dramatic crash on the B70 in Klagenfurt!

On the B70 Packer Bundesstraße, a traffic accident between two cars occurred today, in which two people were injured. The emergency services of the Klagenfurt professional fire brigade and the Haidach volunteer fire brigade were alerted and immediately moved out to the scene of the accident. Fortunately, the suspicion of trapped vehicle inmates was quickly invalidated. The injured were first looked after by the Red Cross and then taken to a hospital. The police took over the accident site, which is why the B70 had to be completely blocked during use. One of the main tasks of the fire brigade was the removal of expired equipment and the clearance of the roadway to ensure the quickest possible restoration of the traffic situation, reports Similar accidents are unfortunately not uncommon on the streets of Austria. A serious traffic accident on May 19, 2025 on the A2 in Klagenfurt showed how quickly there can be critical situations. A truck silot transporter raced on a previous truck, whereupon the driver of the drivers' drivers suffered serious injuries in the leg area and was trapped in the cab. Thanks to the use of high -quality hydraulic rescue devices, the driver was successfully released and transported to the hospital. The investigation into the cause of the accident is still ongoing, according to a report by 5min.at .

traffic accidents in the larger context

A look at the accident statistics shows that traffic accidents represent a serious problem. In Germany, for example, the number of traffic accidents rose to around 2.69 million in 2019, which represents an increase of almost 2% compared to 2018. In Austria, too, traffic safety remains highly topical, because many accidents are due to faulty driving behavior, distraction from smartphones or excessive speed. According to hafahrenstellen.de there are 69% of the accidents in urban areas, where the risks are greatest for all road users.

The number of traffic fatalities in Germany reached the lowest level in over 60 years in 2021, but these numbers are alarming. Many of these accidents can be avoided by conscious and responsible driving behavior. In recent years, campaigns to sensitize drivers have been created again and again, but behavior on the streets is often a reflection of society.

The recent incidents show how important it is to be vigilant and constantly question your own driving experience. Again and again it becomes clear that there is no scope for negligence on the streets of Austria. The traffic safety lies in the hands of each individual road user.