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Chaos on Favoritenstrasse: 70-year-old rams five vehicles and tram!
A serious traffic accident occurred on July 1, 2025 in Vienna-Favoriten when a 70-year-old driver rammed several vehicles.
Chaos on Favoritenstrasse: 70-year-old rams five vehicles and tram!
A serious traffic accident in Vienna-Favoriten caused chaos on Monday evening. Five vehicles collided at the intersection of Raxstrasse and Neilreichgasse, injuring six people. A 70-year-old driver who ignored a red light is said to have hit the car in front of him and then collided with a waiting small truck, which was even thrown into a tram set as a result of the impact. These dramatic events highlight how dangerous traffic levels in urban areas can be. So reported Pulse24.
The 70-year-old driver and his 77-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries in the accident. Four other people who were in the other vehicles also suffered minor injuries. The fire department secured the scene of the accident, while the professional rescuers and the Vienna fire department quickly intervened on site. In order to free the driver, emergency services had to use a hydraulic rescue device to remove a vehicle door.
Accident investigations underway
The traffic accident squad has started investigating the exact cause of the accident. Whether health or driving factors played a role is currently being investigated. Evidence of a medical emergency involving the driver has not yet been confirmed, but uncertainty remains about the exact circumstances of the accident Cosmo reported.
Overall, the incident shows once again how fast and unpredictable city traffic can be. A look at the statistics makes the situation clear: In Austria, road traffic accidents resulting in personal injury are continuously recorded in order to obtain a reliable picture of accident events. This data provided by Statistics Austria, not only enable a detailed analysis, but also the development of accident prevention measures. Such tragic incidents contribute to the fact that safety standards in cities are continually being scrutinized.
The exact reasons for the accident are still being investigated, but it is clear that both road safety and education about traffic rules remain important. In an urban environment where there are more and more vehicles on the roads, caution is advised. The hope remains that this serious accident will not only serve as a reminder, but also help prevent future incidents.