Six Injured in Serious Accident on B320 Near Schladming

The other four occupants sustained minor injuries and were treated at hospitals in the surrounding area. Several ambulances, an emergency medical team and the rescue helicopter were called out. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been conclusively determined.

B320 Completely Closed for a Time

The B320 had to be completely closed in the area of the accident scene for the duration of the recovery and cleanup operations. Traffic was diverted locally. Only in the late evening hours was the full closure gradually lifted.

Police further reported that both vehicles had suffered substantial property damage. The truck and the car involved had to be recovered by the fire brigade and transported away.

Investigation into the Cause of the Accident Underway

Investigations into the exact circumstances of the accident are ongoing. Police officers secured evidence at the accident scene and interviewed witnesses. Whether weather conditions, excessive speed or other driving behavior played a role is part of the ongoing investigation.

Representatives of the emergency response organizations spoke of a coordinated interaction among several rescue services. They said, in particular, that the rapid treatment of the seriously injured 11-year-old was made possible by the immediate availability of the rescue helicopter.

Road Section Considered Prone to Accidents

Local residents reported that dangerous situations had repeatedly occurred in the past on the affected section of the B320. The route is considered a heavily traveled connection between the Enns Valley and Salzburg.