Serious coach accident on A1: drivers caught, many injuries!

Serious coach accident on A1: drivers caught, many injuries!

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday evening on the West Autobahn (A1) near the Rastplatz Schallaburg in the Melk district. A fully occupied coach bounced up there against a truck, which led to the use of several rescue workers. The bus driver was seriously injured and had to be released by the fire brigade, while ten other passengers were slightly injured. 44 inmates, on the other hand, remained unharmed, but were looked after by the crisis intervention team in order to alleviate the psychological effects of the incident. The injured passengers immediately received medical care and were brought to surrounding hospitals, such as Kurier.

A replacement bus was organized for the intact passengers of the coach, so that the trip could be continued. A bus with a Slovak license plate was involved in the incident, and the 57-year-old driver stated that he had followed all speed limits. In another incident that occurred shortly after midnight in the Salzburg Flachgau, a coach remained on the road after a collision with a concrete cutting unit. Ten inmates were also injured, including some. The police found that the driver was not alcoholized and there were no violations of the applicable regulations, as [vienna.at] (https://www.vienna.at/reisebus-lieb-nach-unfall-a1-seitlich-liegen- Mehnte/8723080) reported.

security measures and operations

The presence of several rescue and emergency doctors was of great importance in both accidents. Fire brigades were also used to ensure the provision of support. Experts were consulted in order to clarify the causes of the accidents. The West Autobahn had to be blocked in the affected areas for several hours, which led to noticeable delays in traffic.

In the context of these incidents, it is important to know that coaches are considered to be very safe means of transport. In 2023 there were only 16 deaths from bus accidents in Austria, while the numbers for car accidents were 1,183. Nevertheless, security in long -distance bus traffic is a constant topic, especially when it comes to the side position of the bus. The German Road Safety Council (DVR) recommends paying attention to additional security measures, such as the presence of fire detectors and compliance with all security standards.

In addition, passengers should make sure that all statutory steering and rest periods are observed and the bus drivers have the relevant qualifications. This also includes the obligation to use seat belts that do not have to be retrofitted on buses that were approved before 1999. General belts should always be created in order to be protected in the best possible way in the event of an accident, emphasizes [Br.de] (https://www.br.de/nachrichten/deutschland-welt/icherheit-in-reisbebussen-zenszen-zapps ,u8kznoo).