Tractor accident in Villach: 16-year-old injured due to driving error!

Tractor accident in Villach: 16-year-old injured due to driving error!

A serious accident on September 25, 2025 on the Wurzenpassstraße (B 109) in the Villach-Land district stirred emotions. At around 4:13 p.m., a 16-year-old driver from the Villach-Land district who was driving a tractor ended up on the right side of the road, apparently due to a driving error. This caused the tractor to be thrown back onto the road and eventually tip over on its right side, as polizei.gv.at reports.

The incident resulted in an injured passenger. This is also a 16-year-old who went to the Villach LKH after the accident to have her injuries checked. Despite the dramatic events, the driver's alcohol test remained negative, indicating that there was no alcohol-related impairment.

Fire service at the scene

The Arnoldstein and Riegersdorf/Siebenbrünn volunteer fire departments were on duty to secure the scene of the accident and provide support if necessary. It is important to emphasize that such accidents are regularly recorded in Austria, especially on public transport roads. This is done by the police in order to be able to provide comprehensive traffic accident statistics, which are also important for accident research and prevention, as statistics.at states.

Collecting this data is crucial in order to continuously increase traffic safety and identify sources of danger at an early stage. Accidents like this are a tragic part of road traffic, and statistics show that traffic accidents resulting in personal injuries continue to be a challenge.

The local community will continue to be alert to such incidents to improve road safety and raise awareness of the risks on the road. The situation reminds us of the importance of maintaining control of the vehicle at all times and being aware of responsibilities in traffic.