A tree that had collapsed under the weight of snow crashed into a truck in the Leibnitz district of Styria on Tuesday morning. The 63-year-old driver was thrown into the opposite ditch.
The sudden onset of winter is currently causing chaos on the roads in Styria. Trees that break under the weight of snow also pose a danger. On Tuesday morning, a falling tree hit a truck in Maierhof near Leibnitz. This collided with the body of the vehicle on the B 74.
Truck thrown into the ditch
In it, a 63-year-old Slovenian was thrown into the ditch on the other side by the impact, together with the truck. Fortunately, he suffered only minor injuries and was able to seek medical attention himself.
The federal highway remains closed
The Pistorf and Fresing-Kitzeck fire brigades responded. Due to the risk of falling trees, the B 74 between Maierhof and Fresing will remain closed to all traffic until further notice. The state warning center calls for caution on the roads – there are still plenty of dangerous situations today.
Source: Krone
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