Car plunges into Großarler Ache – three injured, one seriously

Large deployment of rescue forces

The Großarler Ache runs directly alongside the L109, which means that when a vehicle leaves the road, it can plunge into the river particularly quickly. The exact course of the accident is still under investigation.

The Großarl state road connects the town of Großarl with the Großarl Valley and runs through the Pongau district in the state of Salzburg. Along its route are several sections that border directly on waterways.

Background: The L109 and the Großarler Ache

The injured were taken to surrounding hospitals after initial treatment. No information was initially released about the identity of those involved or their nationality.

The police have begun investigations into the cause of the accident. Whether weather conditions, excessive speed, or a medical issue affecting the driver played a role was initially unclear.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The emergency medical helicopter Alpinheli 6 belongs to the Red Cross base and is regularly deployed in the Pongau region to provide rapid medical assistance in traffic and mountain accidents.