Fatal frontal crash in Kaumberg: 63-year-old dies at the scene of the accident

Fatal frontal crash in Kaumberg: 63-year-old dies at the scene of the accident

Kaumberg, Österreich - In the late Monday afternoon, there was a tragic traffic accident in the Lilienfeld district. A 63-year-old man lost control of his convertible and crashed head-on against a transformer building in Kaumberg. According to initial information, the accident could have happened after an overtaking maneuver, which apparently did not succeed. Before the violent impact, the driver even tore down a street lamp, which underlines the violence of the impact.

The rescue measures were initiated immediately. First aiders looked after the man immediately, but the situation was dramatic: the driver was trapped in the wreck and was not accessible. The fire brigades Kaumberg and Hainfeld use hydraulic rescue equipment to free it from the heavily damaged vehicle. Emergency doctor and paramedic carried out intensive resuscitation measures, but the accident victim died at the scene of the accident. Tragic that another life was lost on the Austrian streets.

traffic situation in Austria

The sad news about traffic accidents are piling up and are not only a local, but also a European problem. Every year, thousands of people in the EU lose their lives or are seriously injured. A look at the statistics shows that between 2010 and 2020 the number of road traffic fats in Europe fell by 36 percent, but the situation seems to be complex in many regions. In 2019 there were still 22,800 traffic fatalities, but the number in 2020 fell by 4,000. This reminds that despite safer roads and improved regulations, many people still act carelessly or fall victim to fateful accidents.

But what does traffic safety in Austria look like? Destatis indicates that the comprehensive data on traffic accident statistics create a basis for measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction. These statistics not only show the causes of the accident, but also the type and number of road users and the consequences of accidents.

statistics and consequences for society

An overview of the traffic situation in Europe shows significant differences in the number of accident figures of the Member States. Sweden has the safest roads in Europe with 18 traffic fatalities per 1 million inhabitants, while Romania is at the other top with 85 deaths per 1 million. The EU average was 42 deaths. Europarl points out that men still make up the largest proportion of traffic fat. Furthermore, the number of traffic fatalities in the age group of 18 to 24-year-olds continuously drops, which gives hope for a safer future.

These statistics not only give an insight into the security situation of the streets, but also help to take measures to be taken to increase traffic safety. In conclusion, it remains to be hoped that such tragic accidents, such as this in Commercial Mountain, will remain the exception in the future and the streets will be made safer for everyone.