Military Vehicle Accident in Allentsteig: Two Injured

According to police reports, both drivers were injured. The accident occurred at an intersection of the L75 with a tank road of the Allentsteig military training area. In the days prior, there had already been incidents related to the international exercise "TRIAS25".

The 22-year-old had been traveling on the tank road with the military vehicle around 7:15 a.m. and intended to cross the L75, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate in a press release. The 19-year-old from the Zwettl district was traveling on the L75 in her car and was likely overlooked by the soldier. The force of the collision caused both vehicles to be thrown off the road, where they came to rest on their sides.

After initial treatment, the Swiss was transported away by the military. The 19-year-old was freed from the car by firefighters and flown to the University Hospital Krems by "Christophorus 2".

Injured Swiss Soldier on Tuesday Evening

Already late Tuesday evening, a Swiss soldier in Allentsteig was hit by an armored wheeled vehicle of the Swiss military. The 19-year-old had been sleeping in a sleeping bag when the accident occurred. The young man was seriously injured and transported by emergency medical helicopter to the University Hospital St. Pölten.

On Wednesday, two more Swiss soldiers were taken to the hospital with suspected smoke inhalation for evaluation, as reported by several media outlets. The duo had attempted to extinguish a forest fire in Allentsteig.

"TRIAS25" at the military training area has been ongoing since April 14 and will last until May 9. The trinational exercise involves 950 Swiss, 150 German, and 200 Austrian soldiers.

(APA/Red)

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