Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision with turning truck in Thaur

The Römerstraße was closed in the area of the accident site for the duration of the rescue and recovery operation. The truck was able to continue its journey once the measures had been completed.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The police have launched inquiries to establish the exact circumstances of the accident. The investigation aims in particular to clarify under what conditions the collision with the turning lorry occurred.

The district of Innsbruck-Land and the surrounding municipalities are regularly affected by motorcycle accidents on the arterial roads. The Römerstraße is considered a heavily used connecting road in the Tyrolean lowlands.

Closure and impact on traffic

Fire brigade, Red Cross and police emergency services were jointly deployed at the scene. An emergency doctor was also called out according to the information available so far.

The authorities are asking any potential witnesses to contact the police if they can provide information about the circumstances of the accident.

After the accident site was cleared, traffic on the Römerstraße resumed flowing. No further details were initially known about any possible further consequences of the accident or damage to the vehicles involved.