Accident Drama with Five Dead on A2: Driver Released on Bail

This was confirmed by the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt. The 52-year-old had to post bail of 3,000 euros and surrender his passport. He was also prohibited from leaving Austria. The release was granted at the request of the defense and under certain conditions. The Kurier had previously reported this online.

Accident Details: Minibus Collides with Truck

The accident occurred on April 1 on the Southern Motorway (A2) in the Lower Austrian district of Neunkirchen. The minibus, in which seven Ukrainian citizens were seated, collided with a Spanish semi-trailer truck. Four women aged between 53 and 64 died at the scene of the accident, and a 58-year-old fellow passenger later succumbed to her severe injuries in the hospital.

Investigations Against Both Drivers

The public prosecutor's office is investigating the 52-year-old minibus driver for negligent homicide and negligent bodily harm. The 43-year-old driver of the truck is also being investigated for the same charges, as confirmed by court spokeswoman Birgit Borns. Further details about the accident and possible causes are currently the subject of criminal investigations.

(APA/Red)

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