Minibus crashes into truck: Four dead in accident on the A2
Four dead and several seriously and slightly injured were the result of an accident on the Südautobahn (A2) in the Scheiblingkirchen area (Neunkirchen district) on Tuesday morning. According to police, a minibus with eight people collided with a truck with Spanish registration in the early hours, requiring a large deployment of emergency services. The highway was closed in the direction of Vienna. The result was a traffic jam stretching for kilometers, and a detour was set up.
Horror crash claimed four dead and several seriously injured
The collision occurred around 6:30 a.m. According to police spokesman Johann Baumschlager, the truck with two people on board was likely leaving a parking lot. The minibus, which according to Baumschlager contained eight Ukrainian nationals, subsequently crashed into the heavy vehicle. Four of the minibus occupants lost their lives, and the other four were seriously injured. The driver and passenger of the truck suffered minor injuries. The patients were transported to hospitals in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, said Stefan Spielbichler from Notruf NÖ to APA.
Three emergency medical helicopters from ÖAMTC were deployed. Also on site were three emergency medical vehicles and nine rescue vehicles from the Red Cross, Arbeiter-Samariterbund, and the SMD rescue service.
A2 closed towards Vienna after fatal accident
A traffic jam stretching for kilometers formed on the A2. There were also delays on the alternative route via the B54. The highway towards Vienna will "remain closed at least until late morning," according to Asfinag.
All available staff from the Warth highway maintenance department were involved in managing the traffic jam. Meanwhile, the fire department and police were required at the accident site. According to the executive, "measurements were carried out using a drone," said Chief Inspector Baumschlager.
(APA/Red)
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