A man (69) is in danger of dying after the head-on crash in Vienna-Brigittenau at night. His passenger and another 54-year-old passenger were also seriously injured in the accident.
A tragic accident took place in the middle of Brigittenauer Lände late on Monday evening. According to the police, the two cars turned left next to each other from the Heiligenstädter Bridge into the Brigittenauer Lände.
When overtaking
According to witnesses, the 53-year-old Porsche driver suddenly accelerated to overtake the other car. However, he touched it. The collision caused the 53-year-old’s car to slam into a light pole at full speed. The 53-year-old driver and his 55-year-old passenger were slightly injured. The 54-year-old passenger was seriously injured.
Thrown against tree
The other car, which was occupied by a couple (69 and 63 years old), was thrown over the road divider, into oncoming traffic and ultimately into a tree. Both were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The man’s life has been in danger ever since.
The 53-year-old was drunk
A large contingent of emergency services managed to free all the injured from their vehicles and take them to hospital. Police also discovered that the 53-year-old was under the influence of alcohol. It is shown several times. The operation resulted in lengthy road closures.
Source: Krone
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